26% match
For Silver tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Walnut Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Walnut Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Walnut Creek, 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%Scoring 21%Aim 17%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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
36.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Walnut Creek
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| 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 pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Walnut Creek.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mindy@walnutcreekgolf.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
7453 East 400 South
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Randy Ballinger
Opened
1970
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⭐4.2(126 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 Walnut Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron tests on par fours mixed with par five reach decisions, where back nine raises scoring risks through tougher overall play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726907 yards6316 metersCR 73.1Bogey 97.1Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 425 | 585 | 230 | 320 | 165 | 580 | 400 | 360 | 3453 | 425 | 620 | 140 | 430 | 402 | 545 | 372 | 345 | 175 | 3454 | 6907 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: MalePar 726630 yards6062 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 410 | 570 | 200 | 320 | 165 | 565 | 400 | 360 | 3360 | 410 | 595 | 140 | 405 | 310 | 530 | 360 | 345 | 175 | 3270 | 6630 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725077 yards4642 metersCR 69.3Bogey 97.3Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 310 | 470 | 145 | 250 | 155 | 413 | 280 | 250 | 2598 | 317 | 425 | 125 | 280 | 260 | 412 | 320 | 252 | 88 | 2479 | 5077 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Walnut Creek
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 profile47% match
For Silver tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy25%
Green Reading17%
66% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
76% match
For Silver tees
Consistent woods length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
16 Week Flagship Program for Walnut Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Walnut Creek. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Silver tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control15%
Aim15%
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Get Started65% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Silver 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 Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision29%
Aim14%
56% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Dispersion19%
68% match
For Silver tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
73% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
76% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
76% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Accuracy14%
65% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
44% match
For Purple tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Purple tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started78% match
For Purple tees
Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Purple tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
49% match
For Purple tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
60% match
For Purple tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
46% match
For Purple tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
46% match
For Purple tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
81% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
Precision17%
74% match
For Purple tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
56% match
For Purple tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Aim10%
68% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Purple tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started69% match
For Purple tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Purple tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
55% match
For Purple tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment25%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For Black tees
Fly over bunker, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring16%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Black tees
Master touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring18%
Precision11%
47% match
For Black tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring17%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For Black tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
83% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
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Get Started75% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
56% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Precision12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Walnut Creek
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Walnut Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Walnut Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Walnut Creek challenges consistency. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Walnut Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5992 yards. The back tees extend to 6907.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Walnut Creek?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Walnut Creek and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6907.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Walnut Creek and how should I play it?
Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6907.0 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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