Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know La Rinconada Cc.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for La Rinconada Cc, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Everything you need to know about La Rinconada Cc.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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Resident Professionals
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14595 Clearview Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA
La Rinconada Country Club is a family-oriented golf community in Los Gatos, California, offering a championship-style course, world-class practice facilities, and a resort-style pool. The club emphasizes competitive golf and family time with junior programs, youth swimming, and social events, creating a holistic experience for members. It features dining, fitness amenities, and event spaces designed for gatherings and celebrations within a resort-like setting overlooking the Santa Clara Valley.
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Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brad Benz/Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1929
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for La Rinconada Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 333 | 275 | 431 | 195 | 398 | 136 | 364 | 421 | 2911 | 360 | 155 | 541 | 190 | 303 | 320 | 422 | 398 | 505 | 3194 | 6105 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 282 | 227 | 381 | 121 | 362 | 97 | 294 | 362 | 2416 | 291 | 98 | 451 | 134 | 245 | 259 | 346 | 339 | 440 | 2603 | 5019 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.5 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 282 | 268 | 412 | 130 | 375 | 116 | 322 | 389 | 2599 | 341 | 116 | 451 | 134 | 261 | 274 | 394 | 339 | 465 | 2775 | 5374 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 282 | 227 | 381 | 130 | 362 | 116 | 294 | 389 | 2486 | 291 | 98 | 451 | 134 | 261 | 259 | 394 | 339 | 440 | 2667 | 5153 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for La Rinconada Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing La Rinconada Cc and what to expect.
La Rinconada Cc presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5562 yards. The back tees extend to 6105.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.4 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.
At a full length of 6105.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6105.0 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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