65% match
For Back (W) tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Highlands Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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 Highlands Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Highlands Gc, 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Highlands Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Highlands Gc.
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
10040 E Happy Valley Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Course Description
Desert Highlands is a private golf club community in Scottsdale, Arizona offering an 18-hole golf course along with tennis, fitness, and a swimming pool. The club emphasizes a connected, neighborly lifestyle within a desert resort setting and features member services and dining experiences. Located between Pinnacle Peak and the Scottsdale valley, it positions itself as a premier member-driven community for desert living and leisure. The site highlights experiences including golf, racquet sports, fitness and pool, dining, and real estate offerings within the Scottsdale area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1983
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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 Highlands Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Back (W)
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure on accurate short to moderate approaches amid five long par fives that spike risk on poor positioning. Smart aggression versus layups repeats on back-nine stretches with tight slope rating.
B
Back (W) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725797 yards5301 metersCR 74.0Bogey 107.2Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 53.3 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 479 | 365 | 147 | 369 | 341 | 123 | 369 | 480 | 2956 | 298 | 500 | 133 | 306 | 369 | 123 | 177 | 491 | 444 | 2841 | 5797 |
B
Back Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725565 yards5089 metersCR 72.2Bogey 104.2Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 52.0 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 481 | 359 | 129 | 361 | 327 | 103 | 337 | 440 | 2820 | 294 | 457 | 127 | 278 | 369 | 120 | 171 | 491 | 438 | 2745 | 5565 |
M
Middle (W) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725387 yards4926 metersCR 71.5Bogey 102.1Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 410 | 358 | 129 | 356 | 327 | 101 | 337 | 440 | 2736 | 274 | 457 | 121 | 278 | 340 | 103 | 171 | 471 | 436 | 2651 | 5387 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Highlands Gc
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 profile61% match
For Back (W) tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
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Get Started74% match
For Back (W) tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
46% match
For Back (W) tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Desert Highlands Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Highlands Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For Back (W) tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For Back (W) tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Back (W) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
63% match
For Back (W) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Back (W) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Back (W) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Back (W) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Back (W) tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
73% match
For Back (W) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
74% match
For Back (W) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
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Get Started28% match
For Middle (W) tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
47% match
For Middle (W) tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control31%
Visualization25%
58% match
For Middle (W) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Middle (W) tees
Turn into par saves, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
18% match
For Middle (W) tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
18% match
For Middle (W) tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
74% match
For Middle (W) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
Aim17%
64% match
For Middle (W) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Middle (W) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Middle (W) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
54% match
For Middle (W) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim28%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For Middle (W) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started61% match
For Middle (W) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Middle (W) tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Aim15%
54% match
For Middle (W) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Middle (W) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Back Combo tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
65% match
For Back Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Back Combo tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Precision25%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For Back Combo tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy13%
49% match
For Back Combo tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision27%
Scoring15%
39% match
For Back Combo tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Mechanics27%
Precision25%
65% match
For Back Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Back Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started71% match
For Back Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Back Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim15%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Back Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
51% match
For Back Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Back Combo tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Back Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Highlands Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Highlands Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Highlands Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Desert Highlands Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Highlands Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5592 yards. The back tees extend to 5797.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Highlands Gc?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Highlands Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5797.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Desert Highlands Gc 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 Highlands Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 5797.0 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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