35% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Challenger at Palm Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
213
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Championship Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Championship, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Precision 20%Accuracy 13%
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
10
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Championship
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Championship.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
39205 Palm Valley Drive
Course Description
Palm Valley Country Club has one of the largest Clubhouses in the country and is situated on lush tropical terrain just 10 miles from Palm Springs. Palm Valley Country Club re-defines the private golf club experience. Blending the time-honored traditions of golf with modern, upscale conveniences, the club boasts 36 magnificent holes of golf designed by Ted Robinson, Jr. an array of golf, social and recreational amenities and the personalized service and exclusive privileges that have earned it recognition among the finest private clubs in the Coachella Valley.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson Sr.
Opened
1985
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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 Championship, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with nonstop par four choices where drive quality shapes approach ease, but longer ones spike bogey risk through poor positioning. Par fives mix in reachable birdie tests while front nine tilts slightly tougher overall.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716357 yards5813 metersCR 70.1Bogey 92.3Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 558 | 461 | 180 | 404 | 315 | 365 | 161 | 314 | 378 | 3136 | 418 | 394 | 354 | 202 | 480 | 424 | 192 | 404 | 353 | 3221 | 6357 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715138 yards4698 metersCR 64.5Bogey 83.7Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 40.7 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.0 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 385 | 130 | 299 | 242 | 275 | 119 | 239 | 292 | 2406 | 344 | 374 | 326 | 140 | 431 | 350 | 133 | 364 | 270 | 2732 | 5138 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715774 yards5280 metersCR 67.3Bogey 88.4Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.3 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 421 | 153 | 377 | 287 | 337 | 137 | 287 | 355 | 2834 | 373 | 386 | 340 | 156 | 442 | 383 | 156 | 379 | 325 | 2940 | 5774 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Championship
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Black tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
60% match
For Black tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
14 Week Flagship Program for Championship
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Championship. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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72% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Black tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Black tees
Dial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For Black tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
51% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
59% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy26%
Scoring16%
84% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
49% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment17%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
35% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
69% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
28% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
63% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy27%
Green Reading13%
62% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
49% match
For Red tees
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
41% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics15%
Scoring13%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
67% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
63% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim28%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
78% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision24%
Accuracy19%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
82% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Scoring23%
Aim21%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
75% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
20% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
62% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision20%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
75% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Championship
Get answers to common questions about playing Championship and what to expect.
How difficult is Championship for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Championship technically exacting. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Championship?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5748 yards. The back tees extend to 6357.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Championship?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Championship and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6357.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Championship 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 Championship strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6357.0 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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