66% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Briarwood Country Club
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Briarwood Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Briarwood Country 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 19%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Briarwood Country 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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Briarwood Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+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
20800 N 135th Ave, Sun City West, AZ 85375, USA
Course Description
Briarwood Country Club is a private, members-only club in Sun City West, Arizona, featuring an 18-hole Greg Nash-designed golf course with a 30,000 square foot clubhouse, full-service dining, and a calendar of social and golf events. The club offers amenities including a restaurant and bar, a golf shop, entertainment, and a swimming pool, along with spaces for banquets, weddings, and member gatherings. Acquired by Swing First Golf in 2024, Briarwood emphasizes an uncrowded, high-quality golf experience and sociable member programming just north of the Phoenix metro area. In addition to golf, the club promotes a Travel Club and community involvement, serving both golf and social members in the Sun City West region and nearby communities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
1983
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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 Briarwood Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features a par four heavy layout that tests iron consistency on mixed lengths, while par fives tempt aggression amid back nine toughness. Bogey ratings highlight recovery pressures that build across repeated holes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726576 yards6013 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 328 | 175 | 410 | 426 | 550 | 195 | 505 | 340 | 3259 | 385 | 187 | 370 | 540 | 202 | 339 | 385 | 514 | 395 | 3317 | 6576 |
B
Black/Burgundy Tee
Gender: MalePar 726521 yards5963 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 328 | 165 | 410 | 426 | 550 | 174 | 505 | 340 | 3228 | 385 | 175 | 370 | 540 | 190 | 339 | 385 | 514 | 395 | 3293 | 6521 |
B
Burgundy/Tan Tee
Gender: MalePar 726106 yards5583 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.4Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 315 | 133 | 374 | 386 | 491 | 174 | 490 | 330 | 3013 | 355 | 160 | 352 | 512 | 190 | 323 | 356 | 497 | 348 | 3093 | 6106 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Briarwood Country 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 Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
73% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Alignment17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Briarwood Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Briarwood Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started40% match
For Black tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision24%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment15%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
63% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring16%
Accuracy12%
34% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
57% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control14%
Scoring12%
41% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Match plan to shot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started43% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion26%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
50% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
66% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Black/Burgundy tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control41%
Alignment12%
Dispersion11%
57% match
For Burgundy/Tan tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control26%
Visualization22%
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Get Started68% match
For Burgundy/Tan tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Aim19%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Burgundy/Tan tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
57% match
For Burgundy/Tan tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision26%
Scoring19%
49% match
For Burgundy/Tan tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory14%
61% match
For Burgundy/Tan tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Dispersion11%
42% match
For Burgundy/Tan tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Briarwood Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Briarwood Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Briarwood Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Briarwood Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Briarwood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6341 yards. The back tees extend to 6576.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Briarwood Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Briarwood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6576.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Briarwood Country Club 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 Briarwood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6576.0 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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