37% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palos Verdes Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Palos Verdes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palos Verdes Golf Club, 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 28%Scoring 24%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%Precision 14%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palos Verdes Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palos Verdes Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
steve.hockett@pvgc.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
3301 Vía Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
George C. Thomas Jr./William P. Bell
Opened
1924
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(303 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 Palos Verdes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of iron play on the many par fours that define scoring, with par fives adding reach decisions amid bogey threats, and a slightly tougher back nine raising late-round pressure.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716480 yards5925 metersCR 72.7Bogey 97.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 208 | 413 | 226 | 522 | 338 | 561 | 155 | 386 | 3201 | 364 | 362 | 301 | 418 | 439 | 174 | 486 | 330 | 405 | 3279 | 6480 |
C
Combo #1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 715813 yards5315 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 179 | 374 | 193 | 474 | 317 | 494 | 137 | 343 | 2866 | 342 | 355 | 252 | 404 | 334 | 118 | 440 | 322 | 380 | 2947 | 5813 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705691 yards5204 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.9Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 179 | 374 | 193 | 474 | 317 | 494 | 137 | 343 | 2866 | 342 | 355 | 130 | 404 | 334 | 118 | 440 | 322 | 380 | 2825 | 5691 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palos Verdes Golf Club
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For Black tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading20%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Palos Verdes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palos Verdes Golf Club. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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72% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring25%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Black tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
64% match
For Black tees
Hit every fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Precision18%
60% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Alignment10%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
82% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
24% match
For Combo #1 tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
77% match
For Combo #1 tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
54% match
For Combo #1 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
49% match
For Combo #1 tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy37%
Green Reading13%
46% match
For Combo #1 tees
Get close to pin, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Scoring18%
Distance Control8%
66% match
For Combo #1 tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
45% match
For Combo #1 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Combo #1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Combo #1 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
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Get Started79% match
For Combo #1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Combo #1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision27%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
54% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
51% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
35% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
44% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
45% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
78% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Precision13%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Aim15%
57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy33%
Visualization12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palos Verdes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Palos Verdes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Palos Verdes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Palos Verdes Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palos Verdes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6086 yards. The back tees extend to 6480.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palos Verdes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Palos Verdes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6480.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Palos Verdes Golf Club and how should I play it?
Palos Verdes Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Palos Verdes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6480.0 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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