54% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Los Altos Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Los Altos Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Los Altos, 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 27%Scoring 20%Precision 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 15%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Los Altos
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Los Altos.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
9717 Copper Avenue NE
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob E. Baldock
Opened
1960
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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 Los Altos, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of tee placement on demanding par fours paired with birdie lures from reachable par fives, forcing sharp irons and scrambles to tame scoring risks across balanced nines.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726227 yards5694 metersCR 68.4Bogey 89.6Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.8 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 315 | 502 | 146 | 356 | 355 | 157 | 510 | 359 | 3073 | 374 | 357 | 431 | 226 | 457 | 174 | 487 | 304 | 344 | 3154 | 6227 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725792 yards5296 metersCR 71.3Bogey 99.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 291 | 482 | 127 | 342 | 343 | 140 | 422 | 289 | 2795 | 358 | 345 | 410 | 211 | 434 | 154 | 471 | 284 | 330 | 2997 | 5792 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725521 yards5048 metersCR 69.8Bogey 97.4Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 291 | 482 | 127 | 342 | 343 | 140 | 422 | 289 | 2748 | 274 | 345 | 325 | 156 | 434 | 154 | 471 | 284 | 330 | 2773 | 5521 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726227 yards5694 metersCR 73.7Bogey 104.4Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.0 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 315 | 502 | 146 | 356 | 355 | 157 | 510 | 359 | 3073 | 374 | 357 | 431 | 226 | 457 | 174 | 487 | 304 | 344 | 3154 | 6227 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Los Altos
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring19%
Precision11%
70% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Los Altos
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Los Altos. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
68% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion27%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim19%
77% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Aim15%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
Aim19%
46% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
49% match
For Gold tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim17%
Dispersion14%
90% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started41% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
38% match
For Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring13%
Accuracy13%
76% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
75% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
85% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim17%
46% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
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Get Started81% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
55% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Green Reading20%
42% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
75% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment27%
Precision14%
64% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
56% match
For White tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
39% match
For White tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Los Altos
Get answers to common questions about playing Los Altos and what to expect.
How difficult is Los Altos for mid-handicap golfers?
Los Altos presents a demanding test. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Los Altos?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5874 yards. The back tees extend to 6227.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Los Altos?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Los Altos and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6227.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Los Altos 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 Los Altos strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6227.0 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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