48% match
For Hollins tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pasatiempo Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Pasatiempo Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pasatiempo Gc, 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 24%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.2
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pasatiempo Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pasatiempo Gc.
Contact Information
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
20 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Course Description
Pasatiempo Golf Club is a historic golf course in Santa Cruz, California. Designed by world-renowned architect Alister MacKenzie, it is a top-ranked, semi-private course that preserves a legacy while offering public tee times. The club hosts notable events and has a long-standing association with major golf competitions, and features restoration efforts that maintain the original 1929 MacKenzie design. The property combines championship golf with scenic California coastal views and a storied athletic heritage.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister Mackenzie/Tom Doak
Opened
1929
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(351 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 Pasatiempo Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Hollins
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par four packed rounds dotted with quick par threes, where poor shots on tough holes spike scores per slope and bogey signals.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705595 yards5116 metersCR 68.5Bogey 93.1Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | — | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 382 | 157 | 316 | 158 | 490 | 325 | 146 | 407 | 2839 | 437 | 316 | 343 | 442 | 330 | 94 | 355 | 352 | 87 | 2756 | 5595 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706093 yards5571 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.7Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | — | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 403 | 200 | 360 | 172 | 510 | 335 | 158 | 471 | 3049 | 437 | 377 | 371 | 484 | 382 | 120 | 367 | 361 | 145 | 3044 | 6093 |
H
Hollins Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704366 yards3992 metersCR 66.6Bogey 94.2Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 275 | 85 | 233 | 145 | 264 | 304 | 144 | 407 | 2283 | 302 | 250 | 232 | 368 | 272 | 94 | 263 | 215 | 87 | 2083 | 4366 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pasatiempo Gc
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 profile49% match
For Hollins tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
64% match
For Hollins tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
51% match
For Hollins tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Pasatiempo Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pasatiempo Gc. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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69% match
For Hollins tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started71% match
For Hollins tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For Hollins tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Hollins tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision22%
Aim12%
64% match
For Hollins tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Hollins tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
65% match
For Hollins tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Hollins tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Hollins tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Hollins tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Hollins tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
78% match
For Hollins tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Hollins tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
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Get Started54% match
For Hollins tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision28%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim19%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Aim11%
62% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy13%
39% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision33%
Aim14%
67% match
For White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Visualization16%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
57% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment15%
Accuracy12%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
62% match
For Green tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment21%
Aim19%
83% match
For Green tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring22%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For Green tees
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
70% match
For Green tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
31% match
For Green tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory14%
66% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started67% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
61% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
59% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pasatiempo Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Pasatiempo Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Pasatiempo Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Pasatiempo Gc presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pasatiempo Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5230 yards. The back tees extend to 6093.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pasatiempo Gc?
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pasatiempo Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6093.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Pasatiempo Gc 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 Pasatiempo Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6093.0 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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