Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sterling Hills Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

205

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

Sterling Hills Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sterling Hills 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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 16%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.

16.7
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sterling Hills 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 All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sterling Hills Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

ks@sterlinghillsgolf.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

901 Sterling Hills Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010, USA

Course Description

Sterling Hills Golf is a public, family-owned 18-hole golf club located in Camarillo, California. The course, designed by Robert Muir Graves and Damian Pascuzzo, showcases Ventura County’s terrain with hillside greens and scenic fairways, offering year-round golf for players of all skill levels. The club hosts tournaments, provides instruction and practice facilities, and features a golf shop and event spaces, including wedding and banquet options. It emphasizes community involvement and value, with programs such as youth and junior initiatives and special events throughout the year.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Graves Pascuzzo

Opened

1999

Google Reviews

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4.3(469 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 Sterling Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

Tee Insight:This course plays like a relentless par four battleground where precise approach irons dictate success, with escalating demands on the tougher back nine amplifying scoring pressures.
B

Black Tee

Gender: FemalePar 716430 yards5880 metersCR 77.7Bogey 110.5Slope 139

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.4 · Slope 135

Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.1 · Slope 143

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443544434354344435453671
Handicap117915131713514186481016212
Yardage416400202495428355333167368316435514638039041917546643150432666430

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sterling Hills 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 profile
48% match
For Gold tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%

13 Week Flagship Program for Sterling Hills Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sterling Hills 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–45 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 74 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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76% match
For Gold tees

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Gold tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For Gold tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
75% match
For Gold tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%

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65% match
For Black tees

Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Black tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Black tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy21%
Aim13%

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68% match
For Black tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
69% match
For Black tees

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Black tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
63% match
For White tees

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%

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76% match
For White tees

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For White tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sterling Hills Golf Club

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United States

28th McGillivray Construction Classic

4/24/2026

Tournament
28th McGillivray Construction Classic
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United States

Camarillo Summer Open at Sterling Hills

8/21/2026

Tournament
Camarillo Summer Open at Sterling Hills
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Hills Golf Club

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

How difficult is Sterling Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Sterling Hills Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope rating of 144.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 80.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sterling Hills Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6189 yards. The back tees extend to 6820.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Sterling Hills Golf Club?

With a course rating of 80.0 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 Sterling Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6820.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.

What type of course is Sterling Hills Golf Club and how should I play it?

Sterling Hills Golf Club 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 Sterling Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6820.0 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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