Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Desert Highlands Gc.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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>
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Desert Highlands Gc.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Andrew, Stacy, and Tom can help you get in shape for Desert Highlands Gc.
Andrew Bakhshay
Assistant Golf Professional
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10040 E Happy Valley Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1983
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Scorecard
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)
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Desert Highlands Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Desert Highlands Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Desert Highlands Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Desert Highlands Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileStick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRepeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Highlands Gc and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 5797.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
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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