64% match
For Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Friendly Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Friendly Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Friendly Hills Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 23%Scoring 21%Precision 21%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.8
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Friendly Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Friendly Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
8500 Villaverde Dr, Whittier, CA 90605, USA
Course Description
Friendly Hills Country Club is a private golf club located in Whittier, California. Since its establishment in 1968, the club offers a challenging 18-hole golf course along with tennis, an aquatic center and swim & fitness facilities, and a variety of dining and social venues. Members and guests enjoy hospitality, world-class culinary offerings, and event spaces for weddings and banquets in a resort-style country club setting. The club emphasizes service, recreation, and camaraderie for golfers and families in Los Angeles County and Southern California.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jimmy Hines
Opened
1967
Google Reviews
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Friendly Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing pressure through par fours that mix short and medium tests forcing tight club picks, with front side ratings hinting at sharper bogey traps from front-loaded tough spots. Scoring holds steady only if approaches stay sharp to dodge doubles on key demands.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716406 yards5858 metersCR 78.9Bogey 112.5Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 56.9 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.6 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 566 | 190 | 353 | 461 | 319 | 434 | 384 | 171 | 371 | 3249 | 337 | 388 | 351 | 200 | 392 | 490 | 221 | 377 | 401 | 3157 | 6406 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716100 yards5578 metersCR 77.0Bogey 109.4Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.1 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 541 | 183 | 341 | 446 | 300 | 412 | 370 | 146 | 358 | 3097 | 330 | 366 | 336 | 179 | 374 | 476 | 208 | 363 | 371 | 3003 | 6100 |
U
Unicorn Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716259 yards5723 metersCR 78.0Bogey 111.0Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.9 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 541 | 183 | 341 | 446 | 319 | 434 | 370 | 171 | 371 | 3176 | 337 | 366 | 351 | 179 | 374 | 490 | 208 | 377 | 401 | 3083 | 6259 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Friendly Hills Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Black tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment27%
Aim23%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Friendly Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Friendly Hills Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Black tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision19%
Distance Control12%
77% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Black tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
45% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Visualization27%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
64% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
74% match
For Black tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Dispersion19%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
60% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started48% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy25%
Visualization16%
39% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
56% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring25%
Precision22%
43% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics27%
Precision25%
65% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Unicorn tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim19%
67% match
For Unicorn tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Unicorn tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
48% match
For Unicorn tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
53% match
For Unicorn tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
57% match
For Unicorn tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started45% match
For Unicorn tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
38% match
For Unicorn tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Unicorn tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Unicorn tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment24%
Aim19%
76% match
For Unicorn tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Unicorn tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Unicorn tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim28%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Unicorn tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
78% match
For Unicorn tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Unicorn tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Unicorn tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Unicorn tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring17%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started66% match
For Unicorn tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For Gold tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
79% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
73% match
For Gold tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Friendly Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Friendly Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Friendly Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Friendly Hills Country Club challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 78.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Friendly Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6253 yards. The back tees extend to 6406.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Friendly Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 78.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Friendly Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6406.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Friendly Hills Country Club and how should I play it?
Friendly Hills Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Friendly Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6406.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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