24% match
For Black tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Canyon Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Desert Canyon Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Canyon 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 25%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Canyon Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Canyon Golf Course.
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
1880 E 8th N, Mountain Home, ID 83647, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1963
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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 Desert Canyon Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy for par fours where poor drives lead to tough saves, while short par threes tempt birdies but punish misses amid back-nine risks.This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy for par fours where poor drives lead to tough saves, while short par threes tempt birdies but punish misses amid back-nine risks.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716335 yards5793 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.4Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | — | 7 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 491 | 381 | 175 | 349 | 385 | 139 | 361 | 324 | 606 | 3211 | 382 | 155 | 306 | 475 | 171 | 460 | 408 | 380 | 387 | 3124 | 6335 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 714817 yards4405 metersCR 62.7Bogey 80.3Slope 95
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 40.5 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 39.8 · Slope 94
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 454 | 262 | 103 | 309 | 314 | 113 | 247 | 220 | 422 | 2444 | 317 | 103 | 265 | 335 | 141 | 364 | 312 | 270 | 266 | 2373 | 4817 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715673 yards5187 metersCR 66.4Bogey 86.7Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 459 | 343 | 157 | 317 | 349 | 126 | 348 | 285 | 559 | 2943 | 323 | 152 | 300 | 451 | 155 | 371 | 320 | 304 | 354 | 2730 | 5673 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Canyon 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 profile54% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
54% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
61% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Desert Canyon Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Canyon Golf Course. 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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44% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
49% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
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Get Started53% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Dispersion16%
Aim14%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment25%
Aim25%
67% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion19%
Precision16%
58% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control14%
Accuracy13%
44% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy15%
Aim15%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Aim20%
59% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
61% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory24%
Scoring24%
62% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
55% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment22%
Trajectory10%
79% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Scoring14%
76% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Precision14%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Dispersion12%
57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy19%
Dispersion11%
59% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control14%
31% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
82% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
60% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
53% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
53% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring32%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Precision12%
72% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Canyon Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Canyon Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Canyon Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Desert Canyon Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Canyon Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5576 yards. The back tees extend to 6335.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Canyon Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Desert Canyon Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6335.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Desert Canyon 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 Desert Canyon Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6335.0 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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