44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Metropolitan Gl
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Metropolitan Gl Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Metropolitan Gl, 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 21%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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
9.4
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Metropolitan Gl
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(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 Metropolitan Gl.
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
10051 Doolittle Dr, Oakland, CA 94603, USA
Course Description
Metropolitan Golf Links is a public 18-hole golf course located in Oakland, California. The facility offers traditional golf experiences including course information, tee times, and memberships, along with hosting weddings and events. It features a driving range and a junior golf program, and provides various memberships and event options for players and groups. The site highlights a commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement in the East Bay region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Johnny Miller/Fred Bliss
Opened
2003
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Business Claimed
⭐4.2(426 reviews)
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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 Metropolitan Gl, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady iron play on repeated par fours while longer holes raise bogey risks through tough positioning choices.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726952 yards6357 metersCR 73.5Bogey 97.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 395 | 527 | 469 | 191 | 505 | 168 | 408 | 422 | 3450 | 564 | 435 | 160 | 388 | 428 | 189 | 372 | 551 | 415 | 3502 | 6952 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726529 yards5970 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 372 | 503 | 445 | 164 | 485 | 143 | 387 | 407 | 3247 | 534 | 412 | 142 | 362 | 400 | 165 | 353 | 526 | 388 | 3282 | 6529 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726067 yards5548 metersCR 69.7Bogey 91.7Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 348 | 472 | 422 | 144 | 457 | 119 | 360 | 385 | 3022 | 508 | 385 | 120 | 330 | 377 | 141 | 326 | 497 | 361 | 3045 | 6067 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Metropolitan Gl
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
69% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Metropolitan Gl
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Metropolitan Gl. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
64% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Aim22%
63% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
58% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
69% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
25% match
For Black tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Black tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
60% match
For Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
60% match
For Black tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
57% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
66% match
For Black tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
44% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started46% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
56% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
46% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
82% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Precision22%
81% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Aim14%
Alignment13%
47% match
For Blue tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Visualization21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Precision15%
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Get Started18% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
Precision22%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Metropolitan Gl
Get answers to common questions about playing Metropolitan Gl and what to expect.
How difficult is Metropolitan Gl for mid-handicap golfers?
Metropolitan Gl presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Metropolitan Gl?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6510 yards. The back tees extend to 6952.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Metropolitan Gl?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Metropolitan Gl and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6952.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Metropolitan Gl and how should I play it?
Metropolitan Gl 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 Metropolitan Gl strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6952.0 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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