Land within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cathedral Canyon Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Cathedral Canyon Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cathedral Canyon 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
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 Cathedral Canyon Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Scattered 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cathedral Canyon Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
KPalu@jcresorts.com
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Facilities
Location
68311 Paseo Real, Cathedral City, CA 92234, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Rainville
Opened
1970
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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 Cathedral Canyon Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.0 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 546 | 352 | 369 | 156 | 507 | 384 | 329 | 354 | 179 | 3176 | 554 | 368 | 167 | 174 | 556 | 355 | 424 | 205 | 501 | 3304 | 6480 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.6 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 295 | 308 | 118 | 450 | 328 | 288 | 302 | 122 | 2700 | 474 | 316 | 138 | 130 | 472 | 296 | 324 | 114 | 447 | 2711 | 5411 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 524 | 335 | 359 | 145 | 496 | 369 | 316 | 344 | 169 | 3057 | 522 | 356 | 155 | 152 | 519 | 339 | 395 | 170 | 486 | 3094 | 6151 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cathedral Canyon 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 profileFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Cathedral Canyon Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cathedral Canyon Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-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.
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cathedral Canyon Golf Club
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 Cathedral Canyon Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cathedral Canyon Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cathedral Canyon Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cathedral Canyon Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cathedral Canyon Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5946 yards. The back tees extend to 6480.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cathedral Canyon Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Cathedral Canyon Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6480.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Cathedral Canyon Golf 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 Cathedral Canyon Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6480.0 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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