38% match
For Blue tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rainier Golf And Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Rainier Golf And Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rainier Golf And Country Club, 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 29%Scoring 19%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
18.4
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rainier Golf And Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rainier Golf And Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@rainiergolfandcc.com
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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
11133 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Seattle, WA 98168, USA
Course Description
Rainier Golf is a private golf and country club located in the Seattle, Washington area. It offers golf facilities, banquet and event hosting, and tournament services, serving members and guests with information about news, memberships, and events. The club operates at 11133 Des Moines Memorial Dr. South, Seattle, WA 98168, and maintains contact through email and phone for inquiries. Its services include golf, private events, and tournament coordination for residents of the Seattle metropolitan area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Johnstone
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(174 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 Rainier Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure to nail tee shots on numerous par fours where misses spark trouble, paired with long par fives that tempt overreach for big score risks.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726337 yards5795 metersCR 70.5Bogey 95.1Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 358 | 315 | 405 | 375 | 178 | 522 | 367 | 337 | 3189 | 366 | 433 | 307 | 187 | 517 | 118 | 530 | 363 | 327 | 3148 | 6337 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726081 yards5560 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.3Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 351 | 308 | 399 | 356 | 147 | 501 | 350 | 318 | 3040 | 359 | 423 | 297 | 181 | 495 | 113 | 515 | 349 | 309 | 3041 | 6081 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725761 yards5268 metersCR 68.0Bogey 91.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.3 · Slope 122
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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 351 | 308 | 336 | 338 | 121 | 501 | 314 | 318 | 2897 | 359 | 337 | 297 | 156 | 495 | 113 | 449 | 349 | 309 | 2864 | 5761 |
W
White/Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725002 yards4574 metersCR 64.3Bogey 85.3Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 272 | 272 | 301 | 253 | 121 | 445 | 259 | 307 | 2516 | 294 | 306 | 282 | 123 | 414 | 103 | 422 | 289 | 253 | 2486 | 5002 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rainier Golf And Country Club
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment15%
19% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Rainier Golf And Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rainier Golf And Country Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
69% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Aim22%
Precision12%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
60% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment23%
Precision17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
80% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision24%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Black tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
54% 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%
62% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Black tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
56% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment24%
Precision11%
57% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Precision24%
Aim19%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
82% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
49% match
For White/Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization17%
35% match
For White/Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision30%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
36% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy34%
Alignment29%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started72% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
56% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Aim12%
34% match
For White/Green tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
67% match
For White/Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim24%
Dispersion14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Rainier Golf And Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rainier Golf And Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rainier Golf And Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rainier Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Rainier Golf And Country Club technically exacting. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rainier Golf And Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5670 yards. The back tees extend to 6337.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rainier Golf And Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Rainier Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6337.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Rainier Golf And Country Club 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 Rainier Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6337.0 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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