59% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Canyon Golf Resort
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
11
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+5 more
Desert Canyon Golf Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Canyon Golf Resort, 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 24%Precision 18%Accuracy 14%Aim 13%
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.
20.2
Average HCP
12.2
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Canyon Golf Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Landing Spot
Land the ball in the landing spot using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Canyon Golf Resort.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
1201 Desert Canyon Blvd, Orondo, WA 98843, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Frei/Rick Fehr
Opened
1993
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⭐4.5(329 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 Desert Canyon Golf Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests from beefy par fives forcing position plays and reach decisions alongside a steady stream of par fours needing crisp irons on a slope-rated beast of a layout.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727285 yards6661 metersCR 76.3Bogey 103.0Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.4 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 51.6 · Slope 144
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 411 | 526 | 159 | 482 | 425 | 575 | 224 | 410 | 3597 | 536 | 347 | 453 | 436 | 217 | 690 | 140 | 382 | 487 | 3688 | 7285 |
B
Blue/White Comb. Tee
Gender: MalePar 726418 yards5869 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.2Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 368 | 434 | 133 | 410 | 352 | 519 | 171 | 334 | 3100 | 515 | 327 | 373 | 402 | 189 | 632 | 126 | 352 | 402 | 3318 | 6418 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726144 yards5618 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.3Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 368 | 434 | 108 | 410 | 308 | 519 | 133 | 334 | 2982 | 491 | 255 | 373 | 402 | 170 | 632 | 115 | 322 | 402 | 3162 | 6144 |
W
White/Silver Comb. Tee
Gender: MalePar 725741 yards5250 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 353 | 391 | 108 | 392 | 308 | 365 | 133 | 334 | 2752 | 491 | 255 | 320 | 374 | 170 | 580 | 115 | 322 | 362 | 2989 | 5741 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Canyon Golf Resort
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 profile56% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading9%
60% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
64% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Precision21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Desert Canyon Golf Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Canyon Golf Resort. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Can you fly it out and stop it close?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
56% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring25%
Precision22%
81% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
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%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
69% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control45%
Precision14%
Dispersion13%
75% match
For White/Silver Comb. tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
54% match
For White/Silver Comb. tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
54% match
For White/Silver Comb. tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
64% match
For White/Silver Comb. tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
49% match
For White/Silver Comb. tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
76% match
For White/Silver Comb. tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
43% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started46% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For Black tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
58% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Black tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion13%
28% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
55% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
54% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy32%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started59% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision24%
Accuracy19%
49% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
87% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
54% match
For Blue/White Comb. tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Blue/White Comb. tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Blue/White Comb. tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Blue/White Comb. tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
49% match
For Blue/White Comb. tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
32% match
For Blue/White Comb. tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For Blue/White Comb. tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Desert Canyon Golf Resort
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Canyon Golf Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Canyon Golf Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Canyon Golf Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Desert Canyon Golf Resort technically exacting. The slope of 144.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Canyon Golf Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6513 yards. The back tees extend to 7285.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Canyon Golf Resort?
With a course rating of 76.3 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 Desert Canyon Golf Resort and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7285.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Desert Canyon Golf Resort 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 Desert Canyon Golf Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7285.0 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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