Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for La Rinconada Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
La Rinconada Cc Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for La Rinconada Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about La Rinconada Cc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tsschunn@larinconadacc.com
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Facilities
Location
14595 Clearview Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brad Benz/Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1929
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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 Rinconada Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Black Tee
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 |
Rust Tee
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 |
Silver Tee
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 |
Silver/Rust Combo Tee
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for La Rinconada Cc
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 profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for La Rinconada Cc
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.
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
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.
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Get StartedFeel 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.
Pick 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.
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Get StartedStop 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.
Vary 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.
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Get StartedVisualize 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.
Chip 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.
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Get StartedFeel 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.
Prepare for Tournaments at La Rinconada Cc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about La Rinconada Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing La Rinconada Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is La Rinconada Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at La Rinconada Cc?
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.
What is considered a good score at La Rinconada Cc?
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.
How long is La Rinconada Cc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6105.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is La Rinconada Cc 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 Rinconada Cc strategically challenging?
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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