28% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West, 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 21%Aim 20%Precision 18%Alignment 11%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
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
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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 Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West.
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
13975 W Deer Valley Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375, USA
Course Description
Sun City West is a not-for-profit 55+ golf retirement community in the northwest Phoenix metro area offering multiple recreation centers, numerous golf courses, a library, theater, bowling, and extensive clubs and activities. The community emphasizes an active lifestyle for seniors through four recreation centers, seven golf courses, and a variety of amenities and events, serving residents 55 and older. It operates as a governed, membership-based community with a focus on community updates, governance, and member services. Located in Sun City West, Arizona, it is known as one of the nation’s premier active adult golf retirement communities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash/Billy Casper
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(225 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 Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four grinder where iron placement sets up birdie looks but back nine par fives and tough stretches spike bogey pressure through repeated long approach tests.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726547 yards5987 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.1Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 153 | 370 | 518 | 209 | 405 | 315 | 539 | 414 | 3241 | 354 | 397 | 367 | 511 | 206 | 535 | 414 | 171 | 351 | 3306 | 6547 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725667 yards5182 metersCR 66.6Bogey 87.4Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 126 | 331 | 458 | 155 | 369 | 273 | 450 | 347 | 2791 | 316 | 353 | 316 | 433 | 163 | 475 | 366 | 138 | 316 | 2876 | 5667 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726080 yards5560 metersCR 68.3Bogey 90.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 135 | 359 | 480 | 162 | 382 | 300 | 513 | 359 | 2996 | 340 | 367 | 331 | 480 | 188 | 510 | 385 | 158 | 325 | 3084 | 6080 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile35% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started49% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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44% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
61% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
56% match
For White tees
Open up and fly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
76% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
52% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
61% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
75% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
58% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Accuracy19%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Scoring13%
72% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
53% match
For Gold tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
56% match
For Gold tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started55% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Gold tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision44%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control12%
68% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment11%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy28%
Alignment16%
75% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West for mid-handicap golfers?
Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6107 yards. The back tees extend to 6547.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6547.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West and how should I play it?
Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West 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 Deer Valley Gc - Sun City West strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6547.0 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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