Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for San Diego Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
San Diego Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for San Diego 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
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 San Diego Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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>
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.
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 San Diego Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
josborne@sdcc.cc
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Facilities
Location
88 L St, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
Course Description
San Diego Country Club is a private, historic golf and social club located in Southern San Diego County, with the clubhouse in Chula Vista, California. It is recognized as the first country club established in the area and has hosted prestigious championships such as the U.S. Women’s Open (1964), the U.S. Women’s Amateur (1993 and 2017), and the U.S. Senior Women’s Open (2025). The club offers exclusive membership and a traditional golf-and-dining experience on a renowned course valued for its legacy and competitive events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell/Harry Rainville
Opened
1921
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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 San Diego Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 56.5 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.6 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 498 | 217 | 435 | 392 | 180 | 358 | 538 | 386 | 3365 | 434 | 145 | 385 | 181 | 478 | 391 | 526 | 361 | 418 | 3319 | 6684 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | — | 8 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 452 | 92 | 320 | 318 | 140 | 250 | 465 | 337 | 2723 | 301 | 123 | 309 | 144 | 444 | 282 | 474 | 296 | 289 | 2662 | 5385 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.6 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 466 | 92 | 320 | 318 | 165 | 333 | 500 | 337 | 2889 | 301 | 137 | 361 | 162 | 471 | 369 | 507 | 329 | 345 | 2982 | 5871 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for San Diego 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 profileConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for San Diego Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for San Diego 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSet a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at San Diego 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 San Diego Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing San Diego Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is San Diego Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
San Diego Country Club presents a demanding test. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 78.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at San Diego Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6034 yards. The back tees extend to 6684.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at San Diego Country Club?
With a course rating of 78.6 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 San Diego Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6684.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is San Diego 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 San Diego Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6684.0 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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