64% match
For Champions tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Alta Mesa Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Alta Mesa Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Alta Mesa 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 28%Scoring 21%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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Alta Mesa Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Alta Mesa Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ann@altamesagolf.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
1460 N Alta Mesa Dr, Mesa, AZ 85205, USA
Course Description
Alta Mesa Golf Club is a private, member-owned equity golf club located in Mesa, Arizona. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by architect Dick Phelps, with multiple lakes and scenic tree-lined vistas. It offers comprehensive facilities including a dining area, a golf shop, and a 10-acre practice facility, emphasizing a traditional-yet-challenging playing experience for members and guests. The club also highlights social events and member-driven operations as a hallmark of its community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Phelps
Opened
1985
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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 Alta Mesa Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Champions
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours tempting aggressive plays but risks balloon on select tougher par fives and par fours where poor positioning leads to bogeys. Balanced nines repeat drive-wedge decisions with scoring upside for precision.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 725745 yards5253 metersCR 68.2Bogey 91.0Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 337 | 465 | 275 | 114 | 349 | 169 | 360 | 472 | 2859 | 471 | 356 | 138 | 357 | 314 | 320 | 473 | 127 | 330 | 2886 | 5745 |
C
Champions Tee
Gender: MalePar 726297 yards5758 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 369 | 523 | 315 | 153 | 360 | 191 | 371 | 523 | 3165 | 514 | 364 | 153 | 370 | 355 | 335 | 531 | 133 | 377 | 3132 | 6297 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726099 yards5577 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 369 | 493 | 290 | 118 | 360 | 191 | 371 | 523 | 3044 | 514 | 364 | 153 | 370 | 325 | 335 | 494 | 123 | 377 | 3055 | 6099 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Alta Mesa 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Champions tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Champions tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Champions tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Alta Mesa Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Alta Mesa Golf 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For Champions tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started49% match
For Champions tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Champions tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
74% match
For Champions tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring33%
Accuracy19%
45% match
For Champions tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Champions tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
42% match
For Champions tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment32%
Distance Control28%
68% match
For Champions tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Champions tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
73% match
For Champions tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
53% match
For Champions tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
Aim25%
69% match
For Champions tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring13%
73% match
For Champions tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
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Get Started63% match
For Champions tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
58% match
For Champions tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
53% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
49% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
46% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Trajectory19%
36% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For Black tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment14%
54% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
81% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
71% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision20%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
49% match
For White tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
35% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
55% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
59% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Alta Mesa Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Alta Mesa Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Alta Mesa Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Alta Mesa Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Alta Mesa Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6021 yards. The back tees extend to 6297.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Alta Mesa Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Alta Mesa Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6297.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Alta Mesa Golf Club and how should I play it?
Alta Mesa 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 Alta Mesa Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6297.0 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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