Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Olivas Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
210
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
Olivas Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Olivas Links, 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 Olivas Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Olivas Links.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
cvanvallier@kempersports.com
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Facilities
Location
3750 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura, CA 93001, USA
Course Description
Olivas Links is a golf course located in Ventura County, California, offering a coastal golf experience with views of the Ventura Harbor, hillside, and Channel Islands. The course sits along the Santa Clara River and near the Ventura Harbor, providing a naturally tranquil setting and seasonal coastal breezes. It serves local residents and visitors with golf, tournaments, instructional programs, and junior golf camps, highlighting community engagement and events in a beach-adjacent California locale.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Bell/Forrest Richardson
Opened
1962
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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 Olivas Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Champion (Blue)
Champion (Blue) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | — | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 529 | 356 | 510 | 167 | 420 | 395 | 164 | 344 | 3236 | 381 | 378 | 362 | 171 | 548 | 357 | 455 | 149 | 493 | 3294 | 6530 |
Club (White) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | — | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 512 | 333 | 470 | 132 | 364 | 382 | 145 | 327 | 2973 | 320 | 370 | 352 | 156 | 519 | 345 | 441 | 138 | 483 | 3124 | 6097 |
Players (Teal) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.5 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.7 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | — | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 464 | 292 | 457 | 106 | 324 | 331 | 115 | 255 | 2634 | 292 | 327 | 314 | 137 | 452 | 303 | 346 | 119 | 424 | 2714 | 5348 |
Tour (Black) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.3 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | — | 11 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 534 | 377 | 514 | 179 | 437 | 408 | 185 | 354 | 3350 | 407 | 424 | 376 | 201 | 563 | 365 | 479 | 151 | 502 | 3468 | 6818 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Olivas Links
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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Olivas Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Olivas Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Control long iron distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConsistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Olivas Links
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
49th Andria's Seafood Classic
3/20/2026
CJG Ventura Spring Classic
4/24/2026
CaddySplash Labor Day Classic
9/4/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Olivas Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Olivas Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Olivas Links for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Olivas Links challenges consistency. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Olivas Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6083 yards. The back tees extend to 6818.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Olivas Links?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Olivas Links and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6818.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Olivas Links 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 Olivas Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6818.0 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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