Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Crooked Tree Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

189

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

6

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Crooked Tree Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Crooked Tree 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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 15%

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.

17.1
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Crooked Tree Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Crooked Tree Golf Course.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

crookedtree00@comcast.net

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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

9101 N Thornydale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742, USA

Course Description

Crooked Tree Golf Course is a public Arizona golf course in Tucson featuring a traditional layout with generous fairways, small greens, and ample chipping areas set against the Sonoran Desert. Designed by Lee Trevino and Dave Bennett (ASGCA), it offers a classic desert golf experience with rugged southwestern scenery and no homes along the fairways. The course is conveniently located about a 10-minute drive from downtown Tucson, making it accessible for local players and visitors seeking an affordable, scenic round of golf. The site promotes tee times, lessons, a shop, and other golf-related facilities for members and non-members alike.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Dave Bennett/Lee Trevino

Opened

1977

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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 Crooked Tree Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellow/White Combo

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron precision tests on numerous reachable par fours paired with restraint demands on lengthy par fives. Back nine tension builds through elevated difficulty where risks compound on key tough spots.
W

White Tee

Gender: FemalePar 726184 yards5655 metersCR 75.4Bogey 106.7Slope 133

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.8 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.9 · Slope 135

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434544354364543453443672
Handicap517133117151910412168218614
Yardage336153349490347364130512353303436348234114739752119135635231506184

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Crooked Tree 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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% match to course practice profile
54% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%

12 Week Flagship Program for Crooked Tree Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Crooked Tree Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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80% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%

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79% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision26%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim32%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
77% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Alignment14%
43% match
For White tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For White tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%

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46% match
For White tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Visualization23%
Accuracy21%
61% match
For White tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
68% match
For White tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
80% match
For White tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%

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63% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Yellow tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Yellow tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%

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72% match
For Yellow tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Dispersion15%
Precision15%
57% match
For Yellow tees

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Yellow tees

Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Crooked Tree Golf Course

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 Crooked Tree Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Crooked Tree Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Crooked Tree Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Crooked Tree Golf Course challenges consistency. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Crooked Tree Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5574 yards. The back tees extend to 6184.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Crooked Tree Golf Course?

With a course rating of 75.4 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 Crooked Tree Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6184.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Crooked Tree Golf Course 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 Crooked Tree Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6184.0 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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