42% match
For Champ tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palo Alto Hills Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Palo Alto Hills Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palo Alto Hills 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palo Alto Hills Cc
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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palo Alto Hills Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dzander@pahgcc.net
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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
3000 Alexis Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Course Description
Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club is a private golf and country club located in Palo Alto, California. The club features an 18-hole championship-caliber golf course that was renovated in 2022, aiming to accommodate competitive players as well as amateurs. It also offers dining, fitness facilities, and family-oriented activities, highlighting a welcoming community atmosphere and a variety of amenities for members. The property is set adjacent to a nature preserve with scenic views of the Bay Area, emphasizing both recreational and social club experiences for residents and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Clark Glasson/Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1958
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⭐4.7(223 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 Palo Alto Hills Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Champ
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure on iron precision for short par fours and threes that punish misses with bogeys, while par fives tempt aggressive play but risk trouble without smart layups.
3
3 Trees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725746 yards5254 metersCR 69.1Bogey 93.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 462 | 243 | 181 | 369 | 467 | 139 | 242 | 332 | 2772 | 369 | 185 | 488 | 370 | 364 | 128 | 287 | 330 | 453 | 2974 | 5746 |
4
4 Trees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726103 yards5581 metersCR 70.6Bogey 95.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.2 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 494 | 256 | 187 | 381 | 482 | 151 | 258 | 381 | 2979 | 382 | 196 | 506 | 394 | 374 | 139 | 320 | 341 | 472 | 3124 | 6103 |
C
Champ Tee
Gender: MalePar 726360 yards5816 metersCR 71.7Bogey 97.1Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 501 | 276 | 193 | 396 | 498 | 171 | 263 | 388 | 3104 | 398 | 211 | 512 | 404 | 418 | 149 | 332 | 353 | 479 | 3256 | 6360 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palo Alto Hills 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Champ tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Champ tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Aim16%
58% match
For Champ tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment27%
Aim19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Palo Alto Hills Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palo Alto Hills Cc. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Champ tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
34% match
For Champ tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started41% match
For Champ tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Champ tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Champ tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Champ tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
63% match
For Champ tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control12%
68% match
For Champ tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Alignment12%
54% match
For Champ tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
81% match
For Champ tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Champ tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
66% match
For Champ tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control15%
Aim15%
62% match
For Champ tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For Champ tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started66% match
For Champ tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Champ tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For 4 Trees tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
41% match
For 4 Trees tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
65% match
For 4 Trees tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
56% match
For 4 Trees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
43% match
For 4 Trees tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
67% match
For 4 Trees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
57% match
For 4 Trees tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
Aim15%
66% match
For 4 Trees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
51% match
For 4 Trees tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For 4 Trees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started71% match
For 4 Trees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision24%
Scoring12%
67% match
For 4 Trees tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
73% match
For 4 Trees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
70% match
For 4 Trees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
68% match
For 4 Trees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
34% match
For 4 Trees tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For 4 Trees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For 4 Trees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For 4 Trees tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
51% match
For 3 Trees tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
52% match
For 3 Trees tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
63% match
For 3 Trees tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
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Get Started50% match
For 3 Trees tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
66% match
For 3 Trees tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Palo Alto Hills Cc
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United States
76th CA Junior Girls State Championship
6/21/2026
Tournament
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Alto Hills Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Palo Alto Hills Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Palo Alto Hills Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Palo Alto Hills Cc presents a demanding test. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palo Alto Hills Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6053 yards. The back tees extend to 6360.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palo Alto Hills Cc?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Palo Alto Hills Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6360.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Palo Alto Hills Cc 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 Palo Alto Hills Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6360.0 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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