Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cobre Valley Rec Center
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Cobre Valley Rec Center Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cobre Valley Rec Center, 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 Cobre Valley Rec Center
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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 Cobre Valley Rec Center.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
4877 W Cypress Way, Miami, AZ 85539, USA
Course Description
Apache Gold Casino and Resort, owned by the San Carlos Apache Tribe, is located in San Carlos, Arizona. This expansive resort includes a casino, a 146-room hotel, and an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Doak. The casino offers a variety of dining options, including a steakhouse and buffet, as well as an RV park and convenience store. Situated within the mountainous landscape of eastern Arizona, the resort provides visitors with a range of recreational activities and is approximately 90 minutes from major cities like Phoenix and Tucson.
casino • resort • hotel • golf course • dining • recreation • native american • san carlos • apache tribe • rv park • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Doak
Opened
1999
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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 Cobre Valley Rec Center, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow/Red
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 13 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 381 | 314 | 502 | 145 | 588 | 246 | 192 | 550 | 3338 | 321 | 380 | 312 | 404 | 169 | 560 | 318 | 192 | 508 | 3164 | 6502 |
Yellow/Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.4 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.3 · Slope 101
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 13 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 305 | 246 | 404 | 124 | 468 | 189 | 173 | 410 | 2640 | 321 | 305 | 296 | 309 | 124 | 468 | 246 | 173 | 410 | 2652 | 5292 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 13 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 381 | 314 | 502 | 145 | 588 | 246 | 192 | 550 | 3338 | 321 | 380 | 312 | 404 | 169 | 560 | 318 | 192 | 508 | 3164 | 6502 |
Yellow/Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 13 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 305 | 246 | 404 | 124 | 468 | 189 | 173 | 410 | 2640 | 321 | 305 | 296 | 309 | 124 | 468 | 246 | 173 | 410 | 2652 | 5292 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cobre Valley Rec Center
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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% match to course practice profileLand softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Cobre Valley Rec Center
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cobre Valley Rec Center. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, 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.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cobre Valley Rec Center
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 Cobre Valley Rec Center
Get answers to common questions about playing Cobre Valley Rec Center and what to expect.
How difficult is Cobre Valley Rec Center for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cobre Valley Rec Center technically exacting. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cobre Valley Rec Center?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5897 yards. The back tees extend to 6502.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cobre Valley Rec Center?
With a course rating of 75.3 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 Cobre Valley Rec Center and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6502.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Cobre Valley Rec Center and how should I play it?
Cobre Valley Rec Center is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Cobre Valley Rec Center strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6502.0 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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