Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Meadow Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Meadow Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meadow Club, 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 Meadow Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Meadow Club.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
1001 Bolinas Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930, USA
Course Description
Situated below Mount Tamalpais and surrounded by an all natural environment without the distractions of a typical urban setting, we offer a world class golf experience. Meadow Club is the first course in America designed by the renowned Dr. MacKenzie. Our job is to provide members, their families and their guests with a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the surroundings and amenities. We believe Meadow Club provides the best of what a private club and golf course should be in every sense. We proudly provide enjoyable dining venues inside and outside, from the casual Golf House to the more formal Clubhouse and MacKenzie Bar. Special events, tournaments and all major holidays are celebrated here throughout the year. During the summer we offer a luxurious pool in a delightful setting with a view that goes on for miles. Fond memories are made here at Meadow Club, and we look forward to creating many more in the years to come.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister Mackenzie/Mike DeVries/Robert Hunter
Opened
1927
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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 Meadow Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Green Combo
Gold/Red Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.8 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 478 | 420 | 357 | 345 | 165 | 346 | 344 | 139 | 372 | 2966 | 348 | 120 | 359 | 503 | 131 | 456 | 289 | 395 | 352 | 2953 | 5919 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.3 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 464 | 381 | 317 | 268 | 104 | 315 | 309 | 118 | 313 | 2589 | 340 | 120 | 298 | 448 | 87 | 403 | 240 | 321 | 277 | 2534 | 5123 |
Red/Green Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.9 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 464 | 420 | 317 | 345 | 104 | 315 | 309 | 139 | 313 | 2726 | 340 | 120 | 298 | 478 | 131 | 403 | 289 | 321 | 341 | 2721 | 5447 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meadow Club
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileGet up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Meadow Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meadow Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Meadow Club
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 Meadow Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Meadow Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Meadow Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Meadow Club technically exacting. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meadow Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5521 yards. The back tees extend to 5919.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Meadow Club?
With a course rating of 74.7 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.
How long is Meadow Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5919.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Meadow Club 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 Meadow Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 5919.0 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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