Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Del Lago Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Del Lago Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Del Lago Golf 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 Del Lago Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Del Lago Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
margaret@dellagogolf.net
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Facilities
Location
14155 E Vía Rancho Del Lago, Vail, AZ 85641, USA
Course Description
Del Lago Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Rancho del Lago, near Vail and about 20 minutes from downtown Tucson, Arizona. The high desert course rests at 3,315 feet and was designed by Nugent Golf Associates, offering a scenic layout with varied tees for challenge and play. The club features a driving range, a full-service pro shop, and the Hacienda Restaurant, and hosts tournaments and events with options for leagues and memberships. Visitors can book tee times and enjoy dining, events, and golf activities within the Rancho del Lago master-planned community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick & Tim Nugent
Opened
2000
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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 Del Lago Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Gold
Black/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 203 | 550 | 389 | 399 | 448 | 193 | 342 | 595 | 3491 | 418 | 390 | 567 | 198 | 367 | 438 | 185 | 485 | 391 | 3439 | 6930 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 184 | 550 | 389 | 366 | 448 | 172 | 332 | 564 | 3377 | 418 | 359 | 567 | 158 | 361 | 438 | 168 | 485 | 391 | 3345 | 6722 |
Gold/Silver Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 184 | 502 | 354 | 366 | 427 | 172 | 332 | 564 | 3232 | 396 | 359 | 548 | 158 | 361 | 402 | 168 | 422 | 338 | 3152 | 6384 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Del Lago Golf 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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Del Lago Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Del Lago Golf Club. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Del Lago Golf 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 Del Lago Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Del Lago Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Del Lago Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Del Lago Golf Club technically exacting. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Del Lago Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6657 yards. The back tees extend to 6930.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Del Lago Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Del Lago Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6930.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Del Lago Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Del Lago Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6930.0 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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