Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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
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
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 Santiam Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
pwhitney@bcsllc.com
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Facilities
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
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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
BLUE Tournament Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 357 | 179 | 380 | 499 | 396 | 422 | 160 | 370 | 3223 | 316 | 376 | 195 | 476 | 515 | 388 | 399 | 134 | 337 | 3136 | 6359 |
Red/Gold/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.5 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 308 | 80 | 298 | 429 | 271 | 404 | 134 | 316 | 2623 | 302 | 297 | 169 | 466 | 502 | 375 | 393 | 125 | 325 | 2954 | 5577 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 451 | 327 | 166 | 369 | 488 | 294 | 413 | 152 | 356 | 3016 | 310 | 368 | 184 | 466 | 502 | 375 | 393 | 125 | 325 | 3048 | 6064 |
Winter Combo Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 451 | 327 | 166 | 350 | 488 | 294 | 353 | 152 | 316 | 2897 | 310 | 297 | 169 | 466 | 502 | 301 | 318 | 125 | 325 | 2813 | 5710 |
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileVisualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Prepare for Tournaments at Santiam Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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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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