40% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Salinas Fairways Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
219
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Salinas Fairways Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Salinas Fairways 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%Precision 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.
20
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Salinas Fairways Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Salinas Fairways Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ross@salinasfairways.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
45 Skyway Blvd, Salinas, CA 93905, USA
Course Description
Salinas Fairways Golf Course is a public, championship 18-hole golf course in Salinas, California, designed by Jack Fleming and operated in partnership with Sierra Golf Management. The facility includes a practice range, practice green, full-service cafe, PGA staff, and instruction team. It underwent major renovations in 1998 to improve irrigation, lakes, practice facilities, and cart paths, maintaining strong greens and affordable playing conditions. The course serves the Salinas Valley with community-focused amenities and regular events, lessons, and golf shop services.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves/Jack Fleming/Stephen Halsey
Opened
1957
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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 Salinas Fairways Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron consistency across abundant par fours, with long par fives stretching power and varied par threes sharpening tee precision. Back nine elevates risks through clustered tough holes that punish small errors.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726784 yards6203 metersCR 71.9Bogey 94.1Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 342 | 180 | 468 | 435 | 579 | 400 | 215 | 356 | 3371 | 391 | 552 | 381 | 214 | 398 | 416 | 422 | 135 | 504 | 3413 | 6784 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726582 yards6019 metersCR 70.7Bogey 92.7Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 338 | 165 | 466 | 417 | 562 | 400 | 188 | 356 | 3269 | 373 | 550 | 351 | 193 | 386 | 416 | 407 | 135 | 502 | 3313 | 6582 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705503 yards5032 metersCR 65.4Bogey 85.6Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.0 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 320 | 129 | 435 | 330 | 453 | 358 | 157 | 308 | 2797 | 329 | 462 | 315 | 146 | 295 | 316 | 296 | 112 | 435 | 2706 | 5503 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726307 yards5767 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.0Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 329 | 146 | 450 | 396 | 548 | 388 | 172 | 342 | 3131 | 359 | 532 | 339 | 177 | 371 | 400 | 391 | 126 | 481 | 3176 | 6307 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Salinas Fairways 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 profile43% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started77% match
For Black tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Distance Control13%
54% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Salinas Fairways Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Salinas Fairways 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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32% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Black tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
59% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Alignment19%
51% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Alignment29%
Scoring24%
67% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started57% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy29%
Visualization9%
42% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control13%
Alignment12%
44% match
For Blue tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
64% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy16%
Alignment10%
69% match
For Gold tees
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Precision14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Aim13%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started65% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment28%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring14%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
59% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
14% match
For White tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment15%
Trajectory11%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Salinas Fairways Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Salinas Fairways Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Salinas Fairways Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Salinas Fairways Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Salinas Fairways Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6144 yards. The back tees extend to 6784.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Salinas Fairways Gc?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Salinas Fairways Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6784.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Salinas Fairways 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 Salinas Fairways Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6784.0 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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