Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Short.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
85
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 Short, 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.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Short.
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11450 Golf Links Road
Lake Chabot Golf is a public 27-hole golf facility in the Oakland Hills, California. Located near the San Francisco Bay Area, it features an 18-hole regulation course, a 9-hole executive par-3 course, and a 9-hole disc golf layout, along with a driving range, putting green, chipping area, and a clubhouse with dining. The facility offers golf lessons, memberships, and hosts a variety of events and tournaments throughout the year.
27-hole golf • public golf course • disc golf course • golf lessons • junior golf academy • membership programs • driving range • putting green • chipping area • clubhouse dining • golf events • tournaments • corporate golf outings • oakland hills golf • bay area golf • golf course • disc golf • golf practice • event space • bar and kitchen • Oakland • Bay Area • recreation
Holes
27
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Putman
Opened
2006
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Short hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Short hole-by-hole data.
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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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Showing 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Short. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Short and what to expect.
Players often find Short technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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