43% match
For Black tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Poppy Hills Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Poppy Hills Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Poppy Hills 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Poppy Hills Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Poppy Hills 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
3200 Lopez Rd, Pebble Beach, CA 93953, USA
Course Description
The Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) is a regional golf organization dedicated to supporting and promoting golf in Northern California. It oversees the Rules of Golf, administers USGA handicaps, and offers events, tournaments, outings, and exclusive member discounts. The association operates two member courses, Poppy Ridge and Poppy Hills, and provides resources for clubs, junior golf, and golf education. Based in Pebble Beach, California, NCGA serves more than 200,000 members and 1,300 golf clubs across the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1986
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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 Poppy Hills Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on drives and irons through abundant longish par fours, raising score risks sharply on the longest par fives and select brutal par fours.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716730 yards6154 metersCR 73.2Bogey 99.1Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 189 | 432 | 576 | 471 | 187 | 400 | 398 | 515 | 3584 | 514 | 148 | 415 | 391 | 369 | 197 | 437 | 172 | 503 | 3146 | 6730 |
J
Jones Tee Tee
Gender: MalePar 717091 yards6484 metersCR 74.9Bogey 101.2Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 51.9 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 203 | 447 | 633 | 497 | 194 | 414 | 427 | 532 | 3790 | 527 | 161 | 449 | 400 | 385 | 222 | 446 | 196 | 515 | 3301 | 7091 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715791 yards5295 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 140 | 356 | 521 | 357 | 147 | 354 | 348 | 455 | 3053 | 458 | 118 | 370 | 346 | 322 | 160 | 394 | 123 | 447 | 2738 | 5791 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Poppy Hills 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Poppy Hills Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Poppy Hills Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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42% match
For Black tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started39% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
50% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
82% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
78% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Aim12%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy24%
Aim20%
62% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
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Get Started39% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
53% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For Jones Tee tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Jones Tee tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Jones Tee tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring26%
Aim22%
39% match
For Jones Tee tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Jones Tee tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision19%
Distance Control12%
67% match
For Jones Tee tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For Jones Tee tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
50% match
For Jones Tee tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started71% match
For Jones Tee tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Jones Tee tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Jones Tee tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Jones Tee tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Scoring13%
59% match
For Jones Tee tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment25%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Jones Tee tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
78% match
For Jones Tee tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
79% match
For Jones Tee tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Precision11%
26% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
50% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
50% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
52% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion18%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Poppy Hills Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Poppy Hills Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Poppy Hills Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Poppy Hills Gc presents a demanding test. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Poppy Hills Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6441 yards. The back tees extend to 7091.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Poppy Hills Gc?
With a course rating of 74.9 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 Poppy Hills Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7091.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Poppy Hills 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 Poppy Hills Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7091.0 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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