28% match
For Green tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cottonwood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Cottonwood Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cottonwood 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%
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.
20.1
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cottonwood Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game23 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cottonwood 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
25630 S Brentwood Dr, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248, USA
Course Description
Cottonwood Palo Verde is an active adult retirement community in Sun Lakes, Arizona, operating as two country clubs under one HOA. The community offers a wide range of recreation, dining, and entertainment options for residents and their guests, with amenities including golf, pickleball, tennis, swimming, fitness, and a vibrant social calendar. It emphasizes senior living for age 55 and older, featuring a variety of clubs, programs, and events throughout the year. The site showcases its history and amenities, inviting visitors to explore why it’s regarded as a top retirement community in the country.
retirement community • active adult living • two country clubs • golf • pickleball • tennis • swimming • fitness • dining • social calendar • club activities • age 55 and older housing • sun lakes arizona • hoa community • community association • recreation and entertainment
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
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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 Cottonwood Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short layout repeats compact par four choices that test tee accuracy and wedge control, with bogey risks peaking on handicapped trouble spots around each nine's end.This short layout repeats compact par four choices that test tee accuracy and wedge control, with bogey risks peaking on handicapped trouble spots around each nine's end.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724841 yards4427 metersCR 67.9Bogey 95.0Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.5 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 333 | 381 | 263 | 108 | 367 | 279 | 103 | 331 | 2572 | 325 | 277 | 378 | 130 | 304 | 130 | 233 | 259 | 233 | 2269 | 4841 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725247 yards4798 metersCR 70.4Bogey 98.3Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 333 | 436 | 263 | 108 | 431 | 325 | 138 | 331 | 2772 | 325 | 345 | 437 | 130 | 329 | 130 | 287 | 259 | 233 | 2475 | 5247 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725812 yards5314 metersCR 73.1Bogey 102.6Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 390 | 436 | 336 | 159 | 431 | 325 | 138 | 378 | 3041 | 367 | 345 | 437 | 171 | 329 | 172 | 287 | 327 | 336 | 2771 | 5812 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cottonwood 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 profile54% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Precision15%
51% match
For Green tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy40%
Scoring33%
Green Reading10%
51% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
16 Week Flagship Program for Cottonwood Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cottonwood Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started48% match
For Green tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
42% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
44% match
For Green tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Precision14%
76% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Green tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
54% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Visualization12%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision23%
Aim20%
51% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
48% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim40%
Alignment28%
Scoring19%
69% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
51% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
81% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment22%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision28%
Trajectory14%
48% match
For Gold tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control12%
66% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Gold tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
34% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
78% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision23%
Aim16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
75% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
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For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy30%
Visualization13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision19%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cottonwood Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cottonwood Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cottonwood Country Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cottonwood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5326 yards. The back tees extend to 5812.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cottonwood Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Cottonwood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5812.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Cottonwood Country Club and how should I play it?
Cottonwood Country Club 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 Cottonwood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5812.0 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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