43% match
For SILVER tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Poplar Creek Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
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Poplar Creek Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Poplar Creek 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 27%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Poplar Creek Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Poplar Creek Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1700 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stephen Halsey
Opened
1933
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⭐4.2(465 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 Poplar Creek Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of iron control on tight par fours and reachable fives, where tough handicap spots amplify bogey threats and demand sharp short game saves amid high slope challenges.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715574 yards5097 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 493 | 397 | 175 | 374 | 159 | 259 | 171 | 268 | 455 | 2751 | 421 | 287 | 175 | 374 | 503 | 124 | 460 | 127 | 352 | 2823 | 5574 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715158 yards4716 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.4Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 370 | 142 | 365 | 135 | 237 | 160 | 257 | 448 | 2579 | 391 | 259 | 153 | 326 | 494 | 111 | 425 | 104 | 316 | 2579 | 5158 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714688 yards4287 metersCR 67.3Bogey 93.7Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 341 | 115 | 340 | 96 | 229 | 142 | 232 | 405 | 2346 | 368 | 227 | 130 | 316 | 469 | 81 | 386 | 79 | 286 | 2342 | 4688 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Poplar Creek 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For SILVER tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
63% match
For SILVER tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
46% match
For SILVER tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Mechanics15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Poplar Creek Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Poplar Creek Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started31% match
For SILVER tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Alignment14%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control16%
36% match
For SILVER tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For SILVER tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For SILVER tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Alignment13%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Scoring11%
48% match
For SILVER tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring28%
Alignment24%
72% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
72% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
57% match
For SILVER tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
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Get Started63% match
For SILVER tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision20%
Aim19%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For GOLD tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
43% match
For GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory15%
Scoring14%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started69% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
81% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
43% match
For YELLOW tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization19%
61% match
For YELLOW tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
37% match
For YELLOW tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started37% match
For YELLOW tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
45% match
For YELLOW tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For YELLOW tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
52% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring32%
Alignment25%
64% match
For YELLOW tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
69% match
For YELLOW tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar Creek Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Poplar Creek Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Poplar Creek Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Poplar Creek Gc challenges consistency. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Poplar Creek Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5131 yards. The back tees extend to 5574.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Poplar Creek Gc?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Poplar Creek Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5574.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Poplar Creek 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 Poplar Creek Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5574.0 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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