46% match
For Black tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Torrey Pines Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
North Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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 23%Precision 19%Aim 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.
17.2
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
11480 North Torrey Pines Road
Course Description
The Lodge at Torrey Pines is a luxury resort hotel located in La Jolla, California. Known for its Craftsman-style architecture, the resort offers stunning views of Torrey Pines State Beach and the renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course. The design is inspired by historic homes from the early 1900s, featuring post-and-beam construction and natural materials. The Lodge has maintained a AAA Five Diamond rating for over 20 years and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Hotels in the U.S. and Canada by Travel + Leisure.The resort features 170 spacious guest rooms and suites, a signature restaurant called A.R. Valentien that serves farm-to-table cuisine, and casual dining options at The Grill. Guests can enjoy a full-service spa, outdoor pool, and fitness facilities. The Lodge also offers boutique event spaces for meetings and weddings, along with seasonal culinary events that showcase local chefs and winemakers. With its focus on sustainability and regional partnerships, The Lodge at Torrey Pines provides a high-end coastal retreat for luxury travelers and golf enthusiasts.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell/Tom Weiskopf
Opened
1957
Conditions
Fairway: Kikuyu • Green: Bent
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Business Claimed
⭐4.7(3128 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 North, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a length test packed with demanding par fours that pressure tee accuracy and iron placement, while par fives mix birdie hope with layup risks amid steady difficulty climbs.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727258 yards6637 metersCR 75.8Bogey 100.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 495 | 241 | 479 | 525 | 416 | 322 | 214 | 556 | 3669 | 536 | 339 | 203 | 459 | 451 | 202 | 393 | 520 | 486 | 3589 | 7258 |
B
Brown Tee
Gender: MalePar 726781 yards6201 metersCR 73.6Bogey 97.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 431 | 215 | 433 | 503 | 400 | 290 | 174 | 512 | 3368 | 524 | 337 | 174 | 430 | 408 | 177 | 388 | 520 | 455 | 3413 | 6781 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726343 yards5800 metersCR 71.5Bogey 94.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 412 | 164 | 416 | 483 | 389 | 290 | 167 | 476 | 3192 | 506 | 321 | 155 | 399 | 352 | 165 | 345 | 486 | 422 | 3151 | 6343 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Black tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min13 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control10%
73% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
53% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading11%
11 Week Flagship Program for North
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North. 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Scoring23%
Precision22%
43% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
49% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
36% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
Aim15%
61% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Aim14%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Alignment13%
47% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
77% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
53% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory14%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Brown tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
69% match
For Brown tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started61% match
For Brown tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For Brown tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
32% match
For Brown tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics30%
Precision27%
49% match
For Brown tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
41% match
For Brown tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Brown tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
45% match
For Brown tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Brown tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Brown tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Brown tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Brown tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Brown tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Trajectory17%
Distance Control15%
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For Brown tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Brown tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
35% match
For Brown tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
62% match
For Brown tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Brown tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Brown tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Green tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
39% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
67% match
For Green tees
Visualize the line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Green tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Green tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North
Get answers to common questions about playing North and what to expect.
How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, North challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6800 yards. The back tees extend to 7258.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North?
With a course rating of 75.8 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 North and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7258.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is North 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 North strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7258.0 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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