Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Rolling Hills Estates.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rolling Hills Estates, 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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Architect
Warner Bowen
Opened
1976
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Rolling Hills Estates hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Rolling Hills Estates hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Rolling Hills Estates hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Rolling Hills Estates hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Rolling Hills Estates 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 profileHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rolling Hills Estates. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 54 days 74 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Mixed
Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Chip
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Rolling Hills Estates and what to expect.
Rolling Hills Estates is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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