Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Santa Anita Golf Course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Santa Anita 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.
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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.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players 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.
Up to 5 players 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.
Everything you need to know about Santa Anita Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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405 S Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA
Santa Anita Golf Course is a 18-hole public golf course located in Arcadia, California. The facility emphasizes public play and hosts golf outings and events, including weddings and corporate gatherings, with an on-site event space. It highlights a majestic mountain setting with accessible tee times and parking, and offers memberships and junior programs. The site also provides information on course tours, rates, and club activities, underscoring its role as a premier public venue in Los Angeles County.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Harrison Smith
Opened
1935
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Santa Anita Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 364 | 554 | 134 | 375 | 411 | 379 | 193 | 481 | 3262 | 353 | 407 | 207 | 509 | 317 | 189 | 437 | 292 | 439 | 3150 | 6412 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 364 | 554 | 134 | 375 | 411 | 404 | 193 | 481 | 3287 | 353 | 407 | 207 | 509 | 317 | 189 | 437 | 318 | 439 | 3176 | 6463 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | — | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 353 | 541 | 126 | 289 | 401 | 369 | 181 | 445 | 3055 | 338 | 397 | 200 | 482 | 305 | 178 | 427 | 284 | 419 | 3030 | 6085 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Santa Anita Golf Course 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 cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Santa Anita Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it near: consistent length on approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedCheck setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Santa Anita Golf Course and what to expect.
Players often find Santa Anita Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6274 yards. The back tees extend to 6463.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.4 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.
Stretching to 6463.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6463.0 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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