66% match
For Blue tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for La Purisima Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
La Purisima Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for La Purisima Golf Course, 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
20.8
Average HCP
12.6
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for La Purisima Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about La Purisima Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
3455 CA-246, Lompoc, CA 93436, USA
Course Description
La Purisima Golf Course is a historic public golf facility located in Lompoc, California. Set on 309 acres of rolling, oak-studded terrain, it features a challenging layout that has hosted PGA Tour qualifying and numerous regional championships. The course, designed with input from golf course architect Robert Muir Graves, emphasizes a pure, traditional test of golf and offers amenities such as events, memberships, lessons, and on-site facilities. The site provides information on course details, rates, events, and local attractions for visitors and members alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1986
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(291 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 La Purisima Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices on long par fives and tough par fours where tee position leads to key approach shots, and back nine raises score risk through harder layout.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727105 yards6497 metersCR 75.4Bogey 101.7Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 51.0 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 542 | 432 | 158 | 340 | 433 | 566 | 427 | 437 | 227 | 3562 | 465 | 389 | 609 | 169 | 366 | 532 | 436 | 167 | 410 | 3543 | 7105 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726670 yards6099 metersCR 73.1Bogey 98.4Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 529 | 403 | 130 | 321 | 400 | 540 | 400 | 405 | 201 | 3329 | 438 | 371 | 587 | 149 | 366 | 503 | 395 | 145 | 387 | 3341 | 6670 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726375 yards5829 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 403 | 130 | 321 | 344 | 527 | 360 | 375 | 201 | 3171 | 400 | 371 | 570 | 149 | 366 | 503 | 350 | 145 | 350 | 3204 | 6375 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for La Purisima Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
10 Week Flagship Program for La Purisima Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for La Purisima Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision19%
Mechanics19%
19% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
49% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
78% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim25%
Dispersion19%
58% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment15%
Distance Control14%
36% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
27% match
For Black tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
52% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
81% match
For Black tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
25% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
72% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Alignment22%
78% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
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Get Started76% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
49% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy26%
Alignment23%
57% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy12%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim24%
Trajectory15%
75% match
For Blue/White tees
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
19% match
For Blue/White tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
72% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about La Purisima Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing La Purisima Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is La Purisima Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, La Purisima Golf Course challenges consistency. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at La Purisima Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6740 yards. The back tees extend to 7105.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at La Purisima Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.4 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is La Purisima Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7105.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is La Purisima Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 La Purisima Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7105.0 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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