49% match
For Gold tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for San Saba River Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
San Saba River Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for San Saba River Golf Course, 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 26%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%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.
18
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for San Saba River Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about San Saba River Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cjennings@pga.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
723 C R 102, San Saba, TX 76877, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sorrell Smith
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(90 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 San Saba River Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that test iron consistency round after round, with par fives building risk on the slightly tougher back side where poor positioning leads to bogeys. Bogey rating highlights the need for reliable short game saves throughout.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726252 yards5717 metersCR 70.1Bogey 91.5Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 139 | 370 | 365 | 390 | 490 | 162 | 415 | 575 | 3271 | 340 | 145 | 313 | 525 | 349 | 170 | 325 | 336 | 478 | 2981 | 6252 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725548 yards5073 metersCR 72.4Bogey 100.3Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.8 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 124 | 284 | 330 | 290 | 476 | 145 | 350 | 515 | 2836 | 310 | 140 | 262 | 477 | 335 | 127 | 281 | 326 | 454 | 2712 | 5548 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715091 yards4655 metersCR 69.5Bogey 95.7Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 260 | 105 | 267 | 290 | 266 | 465 | 132 | 324 | 495 | 2604 | 300 | 120 | 219 | 460 | 321 | 120 | 241 | 316 | 390 | 2487 | 5091 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for San Saba River Golf Course
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 profile69% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy25%
Aim14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
42% match
For Gold tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
15 Week Flagship Program for San Saba River Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for San Saba River Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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40% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started51% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
28% match
For Gold tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory21%
61% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
75% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion18%
Precision16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
79% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
79% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Aim16%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
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Get Started51% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
47% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics18%
Precision17%
64% match
For Red tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
79% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control14%
76% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Aim17%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring13%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
70% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Precision19%
49% match
For White tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
40% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control11%
53% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization8%
38% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics17%
42% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Accuracy17%
43% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
Aim21%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
52% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Alignment13%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Scoring12%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about San Saba River Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing San Saba River Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is San Saba River Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, San Saba River Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at San Saba River Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5672 yards. The back tees extend to 6252.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at San Saba River Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Saba River Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6252.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is San Saba River Golf Course and how should I play it?
San Saba River Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Saba River Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6252.0 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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