56% match
For RED tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spring Hills Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
228
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
Spring Hills Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spring Hills 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 28%Scoring 23%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%Precision 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.
17.1
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Spring Hills Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Spring Hills Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
31 Smith Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
Course Description
Spring Hills Golf Course is a golf facility located in Watsonville, California near Monterey Bay. The course offers public play and recreational golf experiences for local residents and visitors exploring the Monterey Bay area. It focuses on providing a local golf venue with greens and fairways suitable for a range of skill levels in the Watsonville region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Harmon
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(142 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 Spring Hills Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that reward precise irons with birdie chances alongside tougher par fives pushing layup smarts and short game strength to avoid big numbers.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715851 yards5350 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.7Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.3 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 15 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 418 | 348 | 335 | 337 | 447 | 180 | 388 | 167 | 2998 | 154 | 458 | 328 | 104 | 360 | 163 | 516 | 503 | 267 | 2853 | 5851 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715562 yards5086 metersCR 73.1Bogey 102.9Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 345 | 340 | 329 | 285 | 436 | 166 | 355 | 153 | 2779 | 146 | 448 | 320 | 102 | 354 | 158 | 504 | 498 | 253 | 2783 | 5562 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715357 yards4898 metersCR 72.0Bogey 100.9Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 335 | 326 | 323 | 277 | 413 | 155 | 347 | 141 | 2674 | 130 | 432 | 313 | 100 | 348 | 154 | 493 | 476 | 237 | 2683 | 5357 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715851 yards5350 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.0 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 418 | 348 | 335 | 337 | 447 | 180 | 388 | 167 | 2998 | 154 | 458 | 328 | 104 | 360 | 163 | 516 | 503 | 267 | 2853 | 5851 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spring Hills 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 profile63% match
For RED tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For RED tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For RED tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Spring Hills Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spring Hills Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started68% match
For RED tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For RED tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring26%
Trajectory11%
61% match
For RED tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
54% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
68% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
78% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
64% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started47% match
For GOLD tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Trajectory15%
40% match
For GOLD tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Visualization27%
52% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
35% match
For GOLD tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
44% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory15%
81% match
For GOLD tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control15%
Scoring14%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started68% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Precision14%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion27%
Visualization17%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
65% match
For WHITE 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 WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
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Get Started57% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision25%
Aim15%
37% match
For White tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
46% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
73% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
52% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Hills Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Spring Hills Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Spring Hills Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Spring Hills Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spring Hills Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5604 yards. The back tees extend to 5851.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spring Hills Gc?
With a course rating of 74.7 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.
How long is Spring Hills Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5851.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Spring Hills Gc 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 Spring Hills Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5851.0 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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