57% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Recreation Park
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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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Recreation Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Recreation Park, 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 22%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
16
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
28.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Recreation Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Recreation Park.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+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
5001 Deukmejian Dr, Long Beach, CA 90804, USA
Course Description
Recreation Park Golf Course 18, located in Long Beach, California, is a recreational facility offering an 18-hole golf course designed for both beginners and seasoned players. The course is set in a picturesque park environment, providing an ideal setting for golf education and practice. It aims to promote the sport of golf through quality facilities and services.
golf • recreation • education • outdoor activities • sports • leisure
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Bell
Opened
1917
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Business Claimed
⭐4.3(525 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 Recreation Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee precision unlocks short approaches but errors force recovery plays, heightening bogey risks on longer ones. The front nine ups the pressure through tougher overall demands while the back eases slightly for steadier scoring.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726355 yards5811 metersCR 70.0Bogey 91.7Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 305 | 413 | 357 | 123 | 461 | 424 | 416 | 483 | 3281 | 421 | 364 | 133 | 303 | 519 | 321 | 137 | 486 | 390 | 3074 | 6355 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 725876 yards5373 metersCR 68.0Bogey 88.5Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.5 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 291 | 386 | 326 | 123 | 424 | 396 | 383 | 429 | 3040 | 397 | 314 | 126 | 280 | 486 | 312 | 119 | 431 | 371 | 2836 | 5876 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726137 yards5612 metersCR 69.1Bogey 90.3Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.3 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 299 | 392 | 342 | 116 | 454 | 422 | 406 | 442 | 3163 | 413 | 351 | 126 | 286 | 507 | 317 | 127 | 468 | 379 | 2974 | 6137 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Recreation Park
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 profile59% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory16%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Recreation Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Recreation Park. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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74% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Precision21%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started74% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Accuracy14%
41% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment29%
Precision13%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim14%
Precision13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
32% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision23%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Silver tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
51% match
For Silver tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
77% match
For Silver tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
54% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Silver tees
Control long iron distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory10%
36% match
For Silver tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Trajectory28%
Precision22%
66% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
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Get Started76% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
72% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Aim17%
65% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
52% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
80% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
51% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
57% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
25% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
66% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
66% match
For White tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
64% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Recreation Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Recreation Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Recreation Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Recreation Park is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Recreation Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6116 yards. The back tees extend to 6355.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Recreation Park?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Recreation Park and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6355.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Recreation Park 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 Recreation Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6355.0 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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