54% match
For Card R/G tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Orinda Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Orinda Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orinda Cc, 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 21%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
16.6
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Orinda Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Orinda Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@orindacc.org
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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
315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda, CA 94563, USA
Course Description
Orinda Country Club is a private family-oriented country club in the East Bay, located in Orinda, California, near the San Francisco Bay Area. Established in 1924, it offers a range of activities including golf on a renovated William Watson course, tennis, aquatics, fitness, pickleball, and social events, with renowned culinary offerings. The club emphasizes lifelong personal connections through a variety of recreational facilities and a historic, multi-story clubhouse that serves as a social hub for members and their families.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Watson
Opened
1924
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(132 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 Orinda Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Card R/G
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats the same par mix and yardage patterns front to back, pressuring precise irons on every par three and four where bogeys await on tougher strokes amid stiff overall difficulty. Players manage scoring risk by avoiding big numbers on mirrored long par fours that rank hardest.
C
Cardiac Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 685718 yards5229 metersCR 67.8Bogey 91.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.6 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 348 | 251 | 187 | 285 | 178 | 400 | 342 | 514 | 2859 | 354 | 348 | 251 | 187 | 285 | 178 | 400 | 342 | 514 | 2859 | 5718 |
C
Card R/G Tee
Gender: FemalePar 342286 yards2090 metersCR 33.4Bogey 47.2Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 34 |
| Handicap | 7 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 302 | 164 | 154 | 263 | 89 | 281 | 323 | 397 | 2286 |
C
Cardiac Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 342030 yards1856 metersCR 31.9Bogey 44.8Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 34 |
| Handicap | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 200 | 164 | 128 | 239 | 89 | 281 | 230 | 391 | 2030 |
C
Cardiac Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 342424 yards2217 metersCR 34.4Bogey 48.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 34 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 302 | 196 | 154 | 263 | 123 | 353 | 323 | 397 | 2424 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orinda Cc
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 profile70% match
For Card R/G tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Card R/G tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started36% match
For Card R/G tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Orinda Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orinda Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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55% match
For Card R/G tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Card R/G tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
64% match
For Card R/G tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For Card R/G tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Card R/G tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Card R/G tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Card R/G tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
69% match
For Card R/G tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Card R/G tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Aim25%
Scoring24%
81% match
For Card R/G tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Precision16%
80% match
For Card R/G tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started60% match
For Card R/G tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Card R/G tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
42% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Check clubface, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
64% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started71% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment13%
76% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For Cardiac Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
82% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
47% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
70% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Scoring20%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
63% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
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Get Started73% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring16%
Accuracy14%
74% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
65% match
For Cardiac Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
38% match
For Cardiac Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
67% match
For Cardiac Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Cardiac Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Orinda Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Orinda Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Orinda Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Orinda Cc challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orinda Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3874 yards. The back tees extend to 5718.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Orinda Cc?
With a course rating of 67.8 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 Orinda Cc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5718.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Orinda Cc 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 Orinda Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5718.0 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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