Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Redwood Canyon Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Redwood Canyon Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Redwood Canyon 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Redwood Canyon Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Redwood Canyon Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jstewart@touchstonegolf.com
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Facilities
Location
17007 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Course Description
Redwood Canyon Golf Course is celebrated as one of the Bay Area's most enjoyable golf destinations. Located in Castro Valley, the 18 hole golf facility is nestled away among the rolling hills of the east bay and is home to some of the most beautiful golf scenery in Northern California. Completely surrounded by breathtaking natural wild life including the San Leandro creek which comes into play on nearly every hole, the course offers some of the most unique golf around and is truly enjoyable for golfers of all levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob E. & Robert L. Baldock
Opened
1966
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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 Redwood Canyon Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 366 | 133 | 469 | 149 | 328 | 161 | 310 | 564 | 2891 | 386 | 264 | 475 | 131 | 296 | 375 | 166 | 346 | 471 | 2910 | 5801 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 327 | 107 | 432 | 124 | 297 | 135 | 286 | 475 | 2564 | 328 | 238 | 449 | 113 | 258 | 354 | 144 | 317 | 423 | 2624 | 5188 |
Gold Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 327 | 107 | 432 | 124 | 297 | 135 | 286 | 475 | 2564 | 328 | 238 | 449 | 113 | 215 | 354 | 144 | 317 | 423 | 2581 | 5145 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 344 | 118 | 448 | 135 | 311 | 146 | 296 | 495 | 2687 | 354 | 249 | 460 | 121 | 269 | 363 | 153 | 329 | 444 | 2742 | 5429 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Redwood Canyon 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileStick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Redwood Canyon Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Redwood Canyon Gc. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedStop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Redwood Canyon Gc
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 Redwood Canyon Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Redwood Canyon Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Redwood Canyon Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Redwood Canyon Gc technically exacting. The 116.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Redwood Canyon Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5473 yards. The back tees extend to 5801.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Redwood Canyon Gc?
With a course rating of 68.0 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 Redwood Canyon Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5801.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Redwood Canyon 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 Redwood Canyon Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5801.0 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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