Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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
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
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 Crooked Tree Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
crookedtree00@comcast.net
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Facilities
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
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.9 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 153 | 349 | 490 | 347 | 364 | 130 | 512 | 353 | 3034 | 363 | 482 | 341 | 147 | 397 | 521 | 191 | 356 | 352 | 3150 | 6184 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 271 | 131 | 277 | 376 | 283 | 300 | 121 | 412 | 284 | 2455 | 299 | 414 | 268 | 114 | 314 | 439 | 122 | 293 | 247 | 2510 | 4965 |
Yellow/White Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.1 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 10 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 153 | 349 | 490 | 283 | 300 | 130 | 412 | 284 | 2737 | 363 | 482 | 268 | 114 | 314 | 521 | 122 | 356 | 352 | 2892 | 5629 |
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileCan you stop the ball close from the sand?
See landing and roll, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Eliminate wild misses, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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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