Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for De Anza Country Club

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Borrego Springs, CA, United States
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 17%Dispersion 14%

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.

18.9
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP

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.

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 Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

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 De Anza Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

jason@deanzacountryclub.com

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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

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

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.8(72 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 De Anza Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue/White

Tee Insight:This course tests players with back-to-back long par fours and reachable par fives that pressure tee decisions and force careful approach shapes, where back nine toughness raises bogey risks on any stray shot.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726778 yards6198 metersCR 72.1Bogey 95.7Slope 127

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 125

Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443434545364435443543672
Handicap571391713111512414268181610
Yardage392400211386168417570393525346237338619054438039316750138233166778

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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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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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52% match
For Blue/White tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%

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64% match
For Blue/White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control31%
Scoring10%
68% match
For Blue/White tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
84% match
For Blue/White tees

Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For Blue tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Blue tees

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Blue tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%

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61% match
For Blue tees

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
77% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
67% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring25%
Trajectory11%
74% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control22%
Precision13%

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68% match
For Blue tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For White/Gold tees

Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment17%
Aim13%
61% match
For White/Gold tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
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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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