Roll putts from varying distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Anthem Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Ironwood Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ironwood, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ironwood
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ironwood.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2708 West Anthem Club Drive
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Desert
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
2004
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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 Ironwood, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Rocks
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 383 | 511 | 201 | 408 | 547 | 303 | 156 | 403 | 3314 | 385 | 189 | 575 | 448 | 409 | 347 | 446 | 147 | 523 | 3469 | 6783 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 364 | 491 | 188 | 377 | 538 | 290 | 144 | 372 | 3140 | 367 | 174 | 545 | 394 | 398 | 345 | 405 | 142 | 515 | 3285 | 6425 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 296 | 459 | 140 | 354 | 470 | 264 | 122 | 329 | 2782 | 312 | 159 | 474 | 339 | 323 | 316 | 366 | 128 | 425 | 2842 | 5624 |
Rocks Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.6 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 393 | 541 | 220 | 455 | 576 | 321 | 185 | 432 | 3550 | 412 | 217 | 598 | 464 | 431 | 378 | 475 | 159 | 547 | 3681 | 7231 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ironwood
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 profileStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Ironwood
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ironwood. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Ironwood
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 Ironwood
Get answers to common questions about playing Ironwood and what to expect.
How difficult is Ironwood for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ironwood technically exacting. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ironwood?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6428 yards. The back tees extend to 7231.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ironwood?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 Ironwood and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7231.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Ironwood and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Desert 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 Ironwood strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7231.0 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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