Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Poppy Hills Gc.
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
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.
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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 inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
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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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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1986
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Poppy Hills Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Poppy Hills Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Poppy Hills Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poppy Hills Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poppy Hills Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Poppy Hills Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Poppy Hills Gc hole-by-hole data.
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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 profileRepeat same distance putts to master touch, 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 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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Poppy Hills Gc and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 7091.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron 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 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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