Practice Programs

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Foster City, CA, United States

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Mariner'S Point Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mariner'S Point, 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 28%Scoring 25%Precision 20%Trajectory 13%Dispersion 11%

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.

19.4

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mariner'S Point

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Mariner'S Point.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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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

1067, 2401 E 3rd Ave, Foster City, CA 94404, United States

Course Description

Mariners Point Golf Center is a Bay Area teaching and practice facility in Foster City, California. It offers a comprehensive environment to learn and improve your golf with a large driving range, grass tees, short game greens, bunkers, and a 9-hole par-3 course along San Francisco Bay, with night play available. The center emphasizes instruction through multiple instructors, junior programs, leagues, and camps, and features modern range technology such as Toptracer. It serves local residents and visitors seeking year-round golf practice, lessons, and playing opportunities near San Mateo County.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bob Cupp/John Fought

Opened

1996

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.6(551 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mariner'S Point

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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Make All 6 Ft Putts

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Distance Control30%

Alignment22%

Scoring14%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills

Distance Control37%

Aim17%

Dispersion11%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP5 drills

Precision38%

Mechanics18%

Scoring14%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Mariner'S Point

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mariner'S Point. 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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills

Aim26%

Distance Control25%

Scoring19%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control27%

Visualization20%

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Keep Ball Near Hole

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control35%

Visualization22%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Distance Control34%

Precision18%

Accuracy15%

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Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring21%

Dispersion14%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Precision Long Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Dispersion23%

Distance Control21%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Mariner'S Point

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Mariner'S Point

Get answers to common questions about playing Mariner'S Point and what to expect.

How difficult is Mariner'S Point for mid-handicap golfers?

Mariner'S Point is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mariner'S Point?

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.

What is considered a good score at Mariner'S Point?

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.

How long is Mariner'S Point and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Mariner'S Point and how should I play it?

Mariner'S Point is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Mariner'S Point strategically challenging?

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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