Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cave Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Cave Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cave Creek Golf Course, 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 Cave Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cave Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
david.hockett@phoenix.gov
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Facilities
Location
15202 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Snyder
Opened
1984
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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 Cave Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Combo
Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 420 | 157 | 341 | 359 | 516 | 153 | 370 | 381 | 3023 | 322 | 407 | 321 | 140 | 371 | 344 | 495 | 177 | 352 | 2929 | 5952 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 420 | 131 | 341 | 334 | 497 | 121 | 370 | 381 | 2901 | 295 | 407 | 321 | 107 | 358 | 344 | 480 | 131 | 322 | 2765 | 5666 |
Regular Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 51.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.5 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 473 | 157 | 362 | 359 | 516 | 153 | 411 | 393 | 3150 | 322 | 474 | 347 | 140 | 371 | 366 | 495 | 177 | 352 | 3044 | 6194 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cave Creek Golf Course
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Cave Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cave Creek Golf Course. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate off-target mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRead subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cave Creek Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Arizona Junior Amateur Qualifier
5/29/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cave Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Cave Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Cave Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Cave Creek Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cave Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5930 yards. The back tees extend to 6194.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cave Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 Cave Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6194.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cave Creek Golf Course 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 Cave Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6194.0 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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