Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
De Anza Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for De Anza 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
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 De Anza Country Club
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.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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 De Anza Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jason@deanzacountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
509 Catarina Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004, USA
Course Description
de Anza Desert Club is a private golf and country club located in Borrego Springs, California. The club features a par-72 championship desert course designed by Lawrence Hughes, with a comprehensive practice facility including driving range, short game area, chipping area, and a large putting green. It offers dining, fitness, and social events for members, along with a variety of memberships and guest programs in a desert resort setting near Anza Borrego State Park.
desert golf course • borrego springs • championship golf • golf course architecture • lawrence hughes design • mid-century modern homes • golf clubhouse • driving range • short game practice • putting green • dining experiences • fitness center • guest policy • weddings at club • golf tournaments • membership options • stay and play • explore borrego • desert hideaway • golf • country club • recreation • leisure • resort • fairways • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lawrence Hughes
Opened
1957
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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 De Anza Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 400 | 211 | 386 | 168 | 417 | 570 | 393 | 525 | 3462 | 373 | 386 | 190 | 544 | 380 | 393 | 167 | 501 | 382 | 3316 | 6778 |
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 382 | 173 | 386 | 168 | 392 | 537 | 393 | 525 | 3332 | 373 | 386 | 175 | 524 | 370 | 393 | 167 | 501 | 362 | 3251 | 6583 |
White/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 347 | 140 | 366 | 160 | 369 | 507 | 371 | 507 | 3118 | 352 | 365 | 163 | 501 | 370 | 334 | 130 | 475 | 342 | 3032 | 6150 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for De Anza 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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% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for De Anza Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for De Anza Country Club. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control long iron spin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at De Anza Country Club
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 De Anza Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing De Anza Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is De Anza Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find De Anza Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at De Anza Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6464 yards. The back tees extend to 6778.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at De Anza Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 De Anza Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6778.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is De Anza Country Club 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 De Anza Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6778.0 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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