Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Petaluma Gcc.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Petaluma 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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.
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1500 Country Club Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952, USA
Petaluma Golf and Country Club is a private golf club built in 1922, offering a 9-hole golf course with different tees for the front nine and back nine, tree-lined fairways, and small undulating greens. The club has a membership geared towards families, with various junior golf camps and adult programs. Members enjoy a renovated pool, local wines, and a patio overlooking the golf course.
golf • country club • private club • golf course • junior golf • family membership • weddings • corporate events • golf club • 9-hole golf course • junior golf camps • adult programs • recreation
Holes
18
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Roger Baird
Opened
1922
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Petaluma Gcc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 285 | 334 | 194 | 513 | 143 | 310 | 156 | 482 | 2818 | 401 | 285 | 334 | 194 | 513 | 143 | 310 | 156 | 482 | 2818 | 5636 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 275 | 352 | 174 | 558 | 136 | 309 | 164 | 478 | 2806 | 360 | 275 | 352 | 174 | 558 | 136 | 309 | 164 | 478 | 2806 | 5612 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 275 | 352 | 174 | 558 | 136 | 309 | 164 | 478 | 2806 | 401 | 285 | 334 | 194 | 513 | 143 | 310 | 156 | 482 | 2818 | 5624 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Petaluma Gcc. 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.
Full 56 days 76 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Get StartedFlop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Petaluma Gcc and what to expect.
Petaluma Gcc presents a demanding test. The 116.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5624 yards. The back tees extend to 5636.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 66.8 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 5636.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5636.0 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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