28% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for National City Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
National City Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for National City Golf Course, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
20.2
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
35.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for National City Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about National City Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm@nationalcitygc.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
1439 Sweetwater Rd, National City, CA 91950, USA
Course Description
National City Golf Course is a recreational facility located in National City, California, offering a variety of golfing experiences for enthusiasts of all skill levels. The course provides a welcoming environment for both casual players and serious golfers, enhancing community engagement through recreational activities.
golf course • recreational facilities • outdoor activities • community engagement • sports • recreation
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry Rainville
Opened
1961
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(371 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 National City Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout repeats short hole patterns across matching front and back nines to test touch and control, where par five stretches add outsized scoring risk amid constant precision pressure.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 684348 yards3976 metersCR 63.4Bogey 82.4Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.2 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.2 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 219 | 499 | 247 | 241 | 110 | 163 | 306 | 276 | 113 | 2174 | 219 | 499 | 247 | 241 | 110 | 163 | 306 | 276 | 113 | 2174 | 4348 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 683742 yards3422 metersCR 60.8Bogey 78.4Slope 95
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 39.2 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 39.2 · Slope 95
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 193 | 482 | 197 | 220 | 91 | 137 | 230 | 246 | 75 | 1871 | 193 | 482 | 197 | 220 | 91 | 137 | 230 | 246 | 75 | 1871 | 3742 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684348 yards3976 metersCR 65.6Bogey 91.4Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 219 | 499 | 247 | 241 | 110 | 163 | 306 | 276 | 113 | 2174 | 219 | 499 | 247 | 241 | 110 | 163 | 306 | 276 | 113 | 2174 | 4348 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 683742 yards3422 metersCR 62.0Bogey 85.4Slope 99
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 42.7 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 42.7 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 193 | 482 | 197 | 220 | 91 | 137 | 230 | 246 | 75 | 1871 | 193 | 482 | 197 | 220 | 91 | 137 | 230 | 246 | 75 | 1871 | 3742 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for National City Golf Course
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Aim16%
50% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory13%
11 Week Flagship Program for National City Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for National City Golf Course. 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 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision24%
Aim19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
52% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Aim24%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
34% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory11%
15% match
For Blue tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
76% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Alignment11%
62% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
54% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Dispersion23%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
58% match
For Red tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
60% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
54% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control27%
Precision12%
72% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started45% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
61% match
For Red tees
Control wedge loft, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
80% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Accuracy14%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment27%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Aim18%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision18%
Scoring11%
28% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy16%
Aim13%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
42% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
40% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Aim11%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Alignment11%
58% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
76% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about National City Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing National City Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is National City Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
National City Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 63.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at National City Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4045 yards. The back tees extend to 4348.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at National City Golf Course?
With a course rating of 63.4 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is National City Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4348.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is National City Golf Course 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 National City Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 102.0 and yardage reaching 4348.0 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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