42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Merced Gcc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Merced Gcc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Merced 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Dispersion 14%
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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Merced Gcc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Merced Gcc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
drwhitby11@yahoo.com
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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
6333 Golf Rd, Merced, CA 95340, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob E. Baldock
Opened
1928
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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 Merced Gcc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course creates steady pressure on iron approaches to par fours where errors raise bogey risks, and par fives push distance decisions amid high slope difficulty.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726529 yards5970 metersCR 71.4Bogey 96.2Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 398 | 421 | 181 | 521 | 203 | 556 | 324 | 414 | 3339 | 509 | 195 | 412 | 476 | 192 | 365 | 365 | 145 | 531 | 3190 | 6529 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 694815 yards4403 metersCR 63.7Bogey 84.4Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 42.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.1 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 180 | 314 | 283 | 96 | 454 | 138 | 422 | 239 | 290 | 2416 | 392 | 142 | 337 | 359 | 131 | 251 | 282 | 107 | 398 | 2399 | 4815 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725709 yards5220 metersCR 68.0Bogey 90.8Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 367 | 345 | 115 | 490 | 167 | 478 | 273 | 388 | 2920 | 458 | 155 | 371 | 440 | 158 | 313 | 322 | 114 | 458 | 2789 | 5709 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Merced Gcc
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 profile49% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Merced Gcc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Merced Gcc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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76% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Precision20%
Visualization15%
77% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring30%
Alignment29%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
56% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Dispersion22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
49% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started80% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
51% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Dispersion20%
Aim18%
85% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
45% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
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Get Started75% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Aim18%
Accuracy15%
75% match
For Gold tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision23%
Aim16%
57% match
For Gold tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion26%
Trajectory13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
75% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
82% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
40% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring32%
Visualization14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim14%
Precision13%
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United States
The Desimone Invitational
3/9/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Collegiate
men
Open for registration
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Northern California Junior Championship
7/6/2026
Stroke
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Junior
men
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Northern California Junior Championship
7/6/2026
Stroke
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merced Gcc
Get answers to common questions about playing Merced Gcc and what to expect.
How difficult is Merced Gcc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Merced Gcc technically exacting. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Merced Gcc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5672 yards. The back tees extend to 6529.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Merced Gcc?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Merced Gcc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6529.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Merced Gcc 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 Merced Gcc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6529.0 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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