38% match
For Varsity tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stanford University Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Stanford University Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Stanford University 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Precision 16%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
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Stanford University Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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 Stanford University Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sdonlon@stanford.edu
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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
91 Links Rd, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Course Description
Stanford University is a private research university established in 1885 by Leland and Jane Stanford. It opened in 1891 on their former Palo Alto stock farm, with a mission to promote public welfare and humanity. The university is non-sectarian and coeducational, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.Stanford comprises seven schools, including Humanities and Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, offering a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The university is known for its research initiatives in areas like artificial intelligence, climate solutions, and biomedical innovation. It has produced over 11,000 inventions since 1970, contributing to the creation of companies such as Google and Cisco. Stanford also provides online education through platforms like Stanford Online and Coursera, offering MOOCs and professional certificates. The university serves approximately 17,000 students annually and collaborates with various organizations to address global challenges.
research university • higher education • biomedical research • engineering research • medical education • campus life • academic research • undergraduate education • graduate education • lifelong learning • stanford medicine • health care education • artificial intelligence research • environmental sustainability education • law and public policy • business education • data science research • neuroscience research • philanthropy and funding • medical research • engineering education • business school • law school • liberal arts • entrepreneurship • innovation • education
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell/George C. Thomas Jr.
Opened
1930
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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 Stanford University Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Varsity
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing pressure to balance power pushes on abundant par fives against pinpoint control on demanding par fours and threes where errors fuel bogey tallies amid steep challenge.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756213 yards5681 metersCR 76.7Bogey 109.2Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.5 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 505 | 418 | 192 | 143 | 385 | 403 | 478 | 145 | 350 | 3019 | 401 | 350 | 442 | 403 | 160 | 351 | 492 | 175 | 420 | 3194 | 6213 |
C
Cardinal Tee
Gender: FemalePar 776742 yards6165 metersCR 79.6Bogey 113.5Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 57.3 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 39 | 77 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 520 | 478 | 214 | 167 | 444 | 426 | 536 | 186 | 364 | 3335 | 430 | 360 | 474 | 437 | 188 | 363 | 505 | 196 | 454 | 3407 | 6742 |
V
Varsity Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736156 yards5629 metersCR 76.3Bogey 108.6Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.3 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.3 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 505 | 418 | 164 | 143 | 385 | 386 | 478 | 145 | 350 | 2974 | 376 | 350 | 474 | 384 | 160 | 351 | 492 | 175 | 420 | 3182 | 6156 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715771 yards5277 metersCR 74.2Bogey 105.5Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.7 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 382 | 164 | 120 | 346 | 386 | 447 | 130 | 333 | 2796 | 376 | 338 | 425 | 384 | 136 | 322 | 442 | 158 | 394 | 2975 | 5771 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Stanford University 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Varsity tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For Varsity tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
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Get Started53% match
For Varsity tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
12 Week Flagship Program for Stanford University Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Stanford University Gc. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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34% match
For Varsity tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Varsity tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Varsity tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Varsity tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
75% match
For Varsity tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Varsity tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Varsity tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Varsity tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim22%
Precision15%
51% match
For Varsity tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Aim33%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For Varsity tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Varsity tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started57% match
For Varsity tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Varsity tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Distance Control12%
57% match
For Varsity tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
29% match
For Black tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
71% match
For Black tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
16% match
For Black tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For Black tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
82% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
60% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Aim10%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
62% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring27%
Precision14%
63% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
29% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
69% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring32%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
65% match
For White tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring20%
Trajectory14%
44% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started16% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
40% match
For Cardinal tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For Cardinal tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy29%
Visualization10%
60% match
For Cardinal tees
Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
48% match
For Cardinal tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
37% match
For Cardinal tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision24%
Alignment17%
75% match
For Cardinal tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Stanford University Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Stanford University Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Stanford University Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Stanford University Gc presents a demanding test. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 79.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Stanford University Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6256 yards. The back tees extend to 6742.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Stanford University Gc?
With a course rating of 79.6 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 Stanford University Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6742.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Stanford University 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 Stanford University Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6742.0 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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