48% match
For Black tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sierra Star Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Sierra Star Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sierra Star Gc, 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 27%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sierra Star Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sierra Star Gc.
Contact Information
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
2001 Sierra Star Pkwy, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA
Course Description
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is a premier winter destination in Mammoth Lakes, California, offering extensive ski and snowboard terrain, including unbound terrain parks and summer mountain biking. The resort features a large, multi-lift ski area and a range of lodging options through the Mammoth Lodging Collection, making it a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to on-mlope runs, the site highlights family-friendly activities, dining, and events, with connectivity to partnerships such as Ikon Pass for access. Located in the eastern Sierra Nevada, Mammoth Mountain emphasizes Californian mountain recreation across seasons.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Cal Olson
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(85 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 Sierra Star Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats tests on long par fours where tee accuracy sets up iron approaches under pressure, while short par threes demand exact distances and par fives force layup choices with bogey risks high throughout.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706547 yards5987 metersCR 71.8Bogey 97.6Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.3 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.3 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 111 | 401 | 431 | 417 | 464 | 195 | 516 | 413 | 3310 | 550 | 429 | 313 | 407 | 182 | 367 | 425 | 357 | 207 | 3237 | 6547 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705954 yards5444 metersCR 69.0Bogey 93.6Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 99 | 366 | 403 | 394 | 437 | 175 | 460 | 390 | 3050 | 492 | 389 | 285 | 351 | 139 | 335 | 405 | 332 | 176 | 2904 | 5954 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704778 yards4369 metersCR 64.1Bogey 85.1Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 42.0 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 69 | 324 | 328 | 300 | 371 | 128 | 408 | 275 | 2465 | 422 | 316 | 235 | 280 | 120 | 254 | 331 | 239 | 116 | 2313 | 4778 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705398 yards4936 metersCR 66.6Bogey 89.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 81 | 354 | 368 | 368 | 402 | 158 | 427 | 348 | 2798 | 455 | 347 | 271 | 304 | 128 | 286 | 365 | 300 | 144 | 2600 | 5398 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sierra Star Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Black tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
Aim21%
78% match
For Black tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sierra Star Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sierra Star Gc. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started35% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
53% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Dispersion25%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Scoring13%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Alignment13%
48% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment30%
Scoring24%
68% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
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Get Started80% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
57% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
Aim13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Aim28%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision29%
Aim12%
60% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
84% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
64% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control12%
72% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
Alignment14%
33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
70% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
56% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim20%
Scoring15%
56% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
66% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
55% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision14%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For Red tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
50% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Star Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Sierra Star Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Sierra Star Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Sierra Star Gc challenges consistency. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sierra Star Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5662 yards. The back tees extend to 6547.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sierra Star Gc?
With a course rating of 71.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sierra Star Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6547.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Sierra Star Gc and how should I play it?
Sierra Star Gc 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 Sierra Star Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6547.0 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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