41% match
For White 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 The Crossings At Carlsbad
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
The Crossings At Carlsbad Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Crossings At Carlsbad, 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%Aim 20%Scoring 20%Precision 18%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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Crossings At Carlsbad
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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 | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. 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 The Crossings At Carlsbad.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
TStull@kempersports.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
5800 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Course Description
The Crossings at Carlsbad is a Public Golf Course, Restaurant and Wedding Venue owned by the City of Carlsbad and currently operated by JC Resorts. The Crossings opened in 2007 and is a popular spot for the residents of Carlsbad and Southern California as well as a destination for visitors. Whether you're a golfer or not, you'll enjoy the sweeping ocean views from the clubhouse, restaurant, driving range and practice facility! The Crossings is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or happy hour and offers multiple private event spaces that can be rented out for special occasions. We can host events up to 300 people outdoors or 250 people indoors. Looking for a place to host a wedding? You've found the best spot in Southern California with the Pacific Ocean and rolling hillsides of Carlsbad as the backdrop for your special day. Our craftsman style stone clubhouse offers a rustic feel with vaulted ceilings and wooden beams finished with a stone fireplace.Give us a call at 760-444-1800 or visit our website thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com to find out more!
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
2007
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(986 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 The Crossings At Carlsbad, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four pressure testing approach irons with par fives forcing layup choices and short par threes spiking up-and-down needs where front nine toughness amplifies back nine risks for steady scoring.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726726 yards6150 metersCR 79.7Bogey 114.4Slope 147
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.0 · BR 57.6 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 56.8 · Slope 145
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 369 | 397 | 216 | 564 | 453 | 527 | 301 | 136 | 3406 | 337 | 397 | 433 | 345 | 127 | 542 | 550 | 188 | 401 | 3320 | 6726 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726365 yards5820 metersCR 77.8Bogey 111.0Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.5 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.5 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 348 | 371 | 187 | 561 | 424 | 509 | 291 | 112 | 3215 | 308 | 373 | 413 | 327 | 120 | 519 | 547 | 164 | 379 | 3150 | 6365 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725914 yards5408 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.6Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.2 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 329 | 338 | 163 | 552 | 390 | 493 | 260 | 106 | 3008 | 299 | 356 | 367 | 305 | 100 | 492 | 485 | 143 | 359 | 2906 | 5914 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Crossings At Carlsbad
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 profile44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
52% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Crossings At Carlsbad
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Crossings At Carlsbad. 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
75% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
81% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
72% 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%
64% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
60% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
59% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
75% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim25%
Scoring18%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control12%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
41% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Accuracy11%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Scoring13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
40% match
For Black tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
68% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
57% match
For Black tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
72% 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%
35% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
36% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
59% match
For Black tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started41% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Crossings At Carlsbad
Get answers to common questions about playing The Crossings At Carlsbad and what to expect.
How difficult is The Crossings At Carlsbad for mid-handicap golfers?
The Crossings At Carlsbad presents a demanding test. The slope of 147.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 79.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Crossings At Carlsbad?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6320 yards. The back tees extend to 6726.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Crossings At Carlsbad?
With a course rating of 79.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Crossings At Carlsbad and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6726.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is The Crossings At Carlsbad and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 The Crossings At Carlsbad strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 6726.0 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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