65% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Peninsula Gcc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Peninsula Gcc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Peninsula Gcc, 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 27%Scoring 21%Precision 19%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
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Peninsula Gcc
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Peninsula Gcc.
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
701 Madera Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Course Description
The Peninsula Golf and Country Club is a premier private club on the San Francisco Peninsula, based in San Mateo, California. It offers a championship golf course along with racquet sports, athletic facilities, dining, and a vibrant social scene for families and members. The club emphasizes a warm, inclusive environment with a range of amenities including fitness, swimming, and events, combining traditional club elegance with modern luxury. Members and guests enjoy a destination for relaxation, recreation, and community connection in a prestigious California location.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross, Ron Forse & Tom Bendelow
Opened
1911
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(130 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 Peninsula Gcc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Blue Combo
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles where long ones spike score risk and short ones call for touch, while par fives tempt bold plays and par threes probe irons. Repeating decisions weigh safe pars against birdie grabs on a layout that punishes loose shots per handicap cues.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716530 yards5971 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 427 | 462 | 197 | 458 | 352 | 187 | 314 | 444 | 3206 | 439 | 514 | 165 | 456 | 352 | 154 | 432 | 287 | 525 | 3324 | 6530 |
B
Black/Blue Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 716399 yards5851 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.0Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 418 | 462 | 197 | 445 | 352 | 187 | 314 | 427 | 3167 | 418 | 490 | 165 | 432 | 352 | 154 | 409 | 287 | 525 | 3232 | 6399 |
B
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 715909 yards5403 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 354 | 453 | 127 | 458 | 295 | 159 | 300 | 405 | 2900 | 430 | 476 | 138 | 406 | 339 | 140 | 331 | 276 | 473 | 3009 | 5909 |
W
White/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 715429 yards4964 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.5Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 354 | 406 | 127 | 399 | 295 | 126 | 287 | 374 | 2654 | 418 | 420 | 138 | 332 | 308 | 132 | 331 | 264 | 432 | 2775 | 5429 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Peninsula Gcc
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 profile65% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started19% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Peninsula Gcc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Peninsula Gcc. 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
64% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For Black tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Green Reading14%
44% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment21%
Precision19%
55% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Scoring28%
Precision12%
49% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
40% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
53% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory15%
54% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started45% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Accuracy12%
59% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
76% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy14%
Alignment14%
23% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Scoring35%
Aim19%
68% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy23%
Alignment12%
38% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
67% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
39% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
72% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
44% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Aim17%
67% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
72% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
79% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Aim16%
72% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
66% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Open up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
68% match
For White/Gold Combo tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Peninsula Gcc
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Peninsula Gcc
Get answers to common questions about playing Peninsula Gcc and what to expect.
How difficult is Peninsula Gcc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Peninsula Gcc challenges consistency. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Peninsula Gcc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5980 yards. The back tees extend to 6530.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Peninsula Gcc?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Peninsula Gcc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6530.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Peninsula Gcc 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 Peninsula Gcc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6530.0 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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