Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunset Hills Country Club

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Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
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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

Sunset Hills Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunset Hills Country 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

Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Alignment 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.

19.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sunset Hills Country Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players 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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sunset Hills Country Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

membership@sunsethillsclub.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

4155 Erbes Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, USA

Course Description

Sunset Hills Country Club is a private, family-oriented club in Thousand Oaks, California, offering an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ted Robinson along with racquet sports, swimming, fitness, and social events. The club emphasizes a full lifestyle experience with multiple recreational amenities, including tennis, pickleball, a junior Olympic-size pool, and a robust calendar of member events. It markets itself as a community hub for families and professionals to socialize, compete, and host private events in a scenic Ventura County setting. Additional attractions include dining options and wedding/event venues, making it a multifaceted country club beyond golf.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ted Robinson

Opened

1974

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.4(178 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 Sunset Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through medium par fours that test tee accuracy and iron control to avoid bogeys, while par fives mix birdie reward with big score risk on their tough rankings.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 716084 yards5563 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.7Slope 123

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 122

Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445434443354534454343671
Handicap913111557171316181282461014
Yardage363405539343159385368288171302133445813535737548735221135430636084

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunset Hills Country 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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12 Week Flagship Program for Sunset Hills Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunset Hills Country Club. 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 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 11–127 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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68% match
For Black tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For Black tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
60% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
Dispersion12%

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73% match
For White tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For White tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
69% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%

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85% match
For Red tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For Red tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
50% match
For Red tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees

Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control14%
Aim13%

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78% match
For Forward tees

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Hills Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Sunset Hills Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Sunset Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Sunset Hills Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunset Hills Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4574 yards. The back tees extend to 6084.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Sunset Hills Country Club?

With a course rating of 69.9 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 Sunset Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6084.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Sunset Hills Country 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 Sunset Hills Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6084.0 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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