Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Arizona Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Arizona Golf Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Arizona Golf Resort, 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 Arizona Golf Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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 Arizona Golf Resort.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@arizonagolfresort.com
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Facilities
Location
425 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206, USA
Course Description
Golden Hills Golf Club is a premier golf and events destination in Mesa, Arizona. It features an 18-hole PGA-rated championship golf course complemented by indoor and outdoor event spaces, making it ideal for weddings, corporate meetings, and other gatherings. The property offers dining options at Club 425, a pro shop, and a variety of event services to host gatherings of different sizes in a scenic Southwest setting. Located in the Phoenix metro area, the club emphasizes hospitality, scenic views, and a full-service experience for golf and events enthusiasts.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
1979
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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 Arizona Golf Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 209 | 436 | 222 | 379 | 382 | 483 | 172 | 397 | 3169 | 480 | 204 | 480 | 379 | 168 | 430 | 209 | 432 | 480 | 3262 | 6431 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 471 | 189 | 426 | 171 | 369 | 372 | 452 | 162 | 377 | 2989 | 466 | 188 | 466 | 369 | 150 | 416 | 192 | 418 | 466 | 3131 | 6120 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 138 | 416 | 147 | 359 | 362 | 421 | 152 | 332 | 2745 | 436 | 172 | 429 | 359 | 136 | 373 | 161 | 383 | 452 | 2901 | 5646 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Arizona Golf Resort
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Arizona Golf Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Arizona Golf Resort. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVisualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land softly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Chip through gate, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Arizona Golf Resort
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 Arizona Golf Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Arizona Golf Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Arizona Golf Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Arizona Golf Resort technically exacting. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Arizona Golf Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6038 yards. The back tees extend to 6431.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Arizona Golf Resort?
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Arizona Golf Resort and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6431.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Arizona Golf Resort 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 Arizona Golf Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6431.0 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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