Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Monarch Bay Golf Club

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San Leandro, California, United States of America
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Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

207

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Tony Lema Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tony Lema, 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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 19%Precision 16%Alignment 12%

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.

19.6
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Tony Lema

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | 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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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 Tony Lema.

Contact Information

📞

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

13800 Neptune Drive

Course Information

Holes

27

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

John Harbottle III, William F. Bell

Opened

2001

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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 Tony Lema, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GREEN

Tee Insight:This course tests iron reliability across endless par fours while par fives push tee power and layup smarts, with back nine hikes raising score leak risks on beasts.
G

Gold Tee

Gender: MalePar 716583 yards6019 metersCR 72.2Bogey 95.9Slope 128

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130

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Par444354344353454445343671
Handicap735171113159118126416821014
Yardage404386404174514390207350403323213537354547229638455819539333516583

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tony Lema

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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12 Week Flagship Program for Tony Lema

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tony Lema. 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 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 123 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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76% match
For GREEN tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For GREEN tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
81% match
For GREEN tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For GREEN tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring15%
40% match
For WHITE tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For WHITE tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%

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64% match
For RED tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%

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75% match
For RED tees

Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
70% match
For RED tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring29%
Aim27%
79% match
For Gold tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
52% match
For Gold tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
58% match
For Gold tees

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%

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60% match
For Gold tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Aim12%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Lema

Get answers to common questions about playing Tony Lema and what to expect.

How difficult is Tony Lema for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Tony Lema challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tony Lema?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5856 yards. The back tees extend to 6583.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Tony Lema?

With a course rating of 72.2 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 Tony Lema and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6583.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Tony Lema and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Tony Lema strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6583.0 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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