Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Los Altos Gcc.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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 Los Altos Gcc, 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Everything you need to know about Los Altos Gcc.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
frontdesk@lagcc.com
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Mark, Nathan, and Aejaie can help you get in shape for Los Altos Gcc.
Mark Hoff
Head Golf Professional
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Nathan McMullen
1st Assistant Golf Professional
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First Assistant Golf Professional
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1560 Country Club Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024, USA
Los Altos Golf & Country Club is a private club maintained for the benefit of its members. The Club offers majestic views of the 18-hole golf course, a beautiful and newly remodeled clubhouse that provides the finest in seasonal cuisine, year round social and recreational activities and a staff dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for members and their guests.
golf • country club • private club • golf course • tennis • swimming • social activities • dining • event hosting • recreational activities • fine dining • membership • social events • recreation
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Nicoll
Opened
1923
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Los Altos Gcc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Combo
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 371 | 195 | 308 | 320 | 123 | 358 | 392 | 402 | 2969 | 366 | 336 | 349 | 308 | 387 | 136 | 336 | 493 | 386 | 3097 | 6066 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.3 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 371 | 236 | 325 | 340 | 137 | 358 | 392 | 402 | 3079 | 385 | 336 | 373 | 326 | 387 | 151 | 347 | 493 | 386 | 3184 | 6263 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 345 | 165 | 291 | 303 | 114 | 348 | 348 | 385 | 2773 | 345 | 316 | 337 | 299 | 366 | 111 | 325 | 466 | 364 | 2929 | 5702 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Los Altos Gcc 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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% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Los Altos Gcc. 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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Los Altos Gcc and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Los Altos Gcc challenges consistency. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5982 yards. The back tees extend to 6263.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6263.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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 135.0 and yardage reaching 6263.0 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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