48% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Santa Maria Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Santa Maria Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Santa Maria 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Alignment 15%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Santa Maria Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
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
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Santa Maria Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
joepriddy@santamariacc.org
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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
505 W Waller Ln, Santa Maria, CA 93455, USA
Course Description
Santa Maria Country Club is a private member-owned social and athletic club located on the Central Coast of California. The club offers golf, tennis and pickleball facilities, and hosts weddings and other events, with banquet and special-event services highlighted on the site. It features club amenities and event spaces, along with a focus on a refined “club experience” for members and guests. The club is positioned at 505 W. Waller Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455, serving the local community and visitors seeking a private-golf-and-leisure experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(177 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 Santa Maria Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short wedge and iron approaches on most holes, where precision trumps distance for steady scoring. Tougher par fives and select par fours spike risk on errant drives or poor positioning.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725219 yards4772 metersCR 65.2Bogey 85.5Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.8 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 289 | 145 | 322 | 304 | 253 | 141 | 423 | 416 | 2742 | 302 | 414 | 271 | 95 | 324 | 300 | 129 | 305 | 337 | 2477 | 5219 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725817 yards5319 metersCR 68.1Bogey 90.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 314 | 170 | 350 | 338 | 280 | 169 | 454 | 451 | 2988 | 401 | 461 | 326 | 98 | 335 | 345 | 153 | 333 | 377 | 2829 | 5817 |
T
The Nina Tee
Gender: MalePar 725721 yards5231 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 314 | 145 | 350 | 338 | 280 | 169 | 454 | 467 | 2966 | 401 | 414 | 326 | 116 | 335 | 300 | 153 | 333 | 377 | 2755 | 5721 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726228 yards5695 metersCR 76.4Bogey 107.9Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 478 | 339 | 180 | 367 | 403 | 338 | 195 | 526 | 460 | 3286 | 410 | 477 | 330 | 110 | 356 | 356 | 171 | 346 | 386 | 2942 | 6228 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Santa Maria 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
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Get Started29% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
52% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Santa Maria Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Santa Maria 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 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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56% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Alignment30%
Aim20%
69% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
70% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
49% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
53% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
80% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision15%
Trajectory12%
44% match
For The Nina tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For The Nina tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For The Nina tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
71% match
For The Nina tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
67% match
For The Nina tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
Visualization18%
0% match
For The Nina tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For The Nina tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
58% match
For The Nina tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For The Nina tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
46% match
For The Nina tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
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Get Started79% match
For The Nina tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For The Nina tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
76% match
For The Nina tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For The Nina tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
73% match
For The Nina tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control7%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick your spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
25% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
53% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring18%
Alignment9%
68% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
77% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
39% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
75% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Santa Maria Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Santa Maria Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Santa Maria Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Santa Maria Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5724 yards. The back tees extend to 6228.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Santa Maria Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.4 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 Santa Maria Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6228.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Santa Maria Country Club 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 Santa Maria Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6228.0 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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