Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Santiam Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

204

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

Santiam Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Santiam Golf 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

Scoring 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 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.

19.1
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Santiam Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Santiam Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

pwhitney@bcsllc.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

8724 Golf Club Rd SE, Aumsville, OR 97325, USA

Course Description

Santiam Golf Club offers a picturesque golfing experience complemented by facilities for hosting events such as business holiday parties and reunions. Located in Oregon, it features a spacious banquet room and a cozy sun room, making it an ideal venue for various gatherings.

golf club • banquet facilities • event hosting • reunion venue • spacious rooms • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Fred Federspiel

Opened

1957

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.4(242 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 Santiam Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLUE Tournament

Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing par four tests where tee accuracy shapes iron shots and par five reachability tempts risks amid bogey threats from longer stretches.This course delivers ongoing par four tests where tee accuracy shapes iron shots and par five reachability tempts risks amid bogey threats from longer stretches.
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BLUE Tournament Tee

Gender: MalePar 726359 yards5815 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.0Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 121

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par543454434364435544343672
Handicap913117315117516810126421814
Yardage460357179380499396422160370322331637619547651538839913433731366359

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Santiam Golf 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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74% match
For BLUE Tournament tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%

13 Week Flagship Program for Santiam Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Santiam Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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62% match
For BLUE Tournament tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Alignment13%
63% match
For BLUE Tournament tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For BLUE Tournament tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For BLUE Tournament tees

Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
64% match
For BLUE Tournament tees

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Alignment12%
62% match
For BLUE Tournament tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%

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36% match
For BLUE Tournament tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Red/Gold/White tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Red/Gold/White tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%

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62% match
For Red/Gold/White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
57% match
For Red/Gold/White tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Alignment21%
38% match
For Winter Combo tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For Winter Combo tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy9%

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69% match
For WHITE tees

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Santiam Golf Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Santiam Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Santiam Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Santiam Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Santiam Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Santiam Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5968 yards. The back tees extend to 6359.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Santiam Golf Club?

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 Santiam Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6359.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Santiam Golf 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 Santiam Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6359.0 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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