66% match
For Tan tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion20%
Scoring15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Lakes Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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 Lakes Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Lakes 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 24%Precision 16%Aim 16%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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Lakes Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 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 Lakes Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
contact@desertlakesgolf.com
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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
2351 Hamilton Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Williams, Gill & Associates
Opened
1953
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(284 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 Lakes Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tan
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours needing precise wedges after drives and long par fives requiring careful positioning, with even difficulty on both nines raising bogey risk on key stretches.
P
Purple Tee
Gender: MalePar 726568 yards6006 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 386 | 563 | 148 | 433 | 283 | 402 | 190 | 480 | 3306 | 523 | 368 | 398 | 188 | 384 | 336 | 156 | 542 | 367 | 3262 | 6568 |
T
Tan Tee
Gender: MalePar 725806 yards5309 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.9Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 327 | 525 | 111 | 399 | 261 | 339 | 167 | 429 | 2922 | 465 | 337 | 364 | 152 | 342 | 297 | 120 | 482 | 325 | 2884 | 5806 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725136 yards4696 metersCR 67.6Bogey 96.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 303 | 468 | 96 | 307 | 237 | 291 | 142 | 397 | 2554 | 425 | 299 | 313 | 134 | 289 | 287 | 103 | 432 | 300 | 2582 | 5136 |
T
Tan Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725806 yards5309 metersCR 71.4Bogey 102.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 327 | 525 | 111 | 399 | 261 | 339 | 167 | 429 | 2922 | 465 | 337 | 364 | 152 | 342 | 297 | 120 | 482 | 325 | 2884 | 5806 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Lakes 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Tan tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Tan tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Tan tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Desert Lakes Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Lakes Gc. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started68% match
For Tan tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Tan tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Orange tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
65% match
For Orange tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
60% match
For Orange tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
52% match
For Orange tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For Orange tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
Aim18%
39% match
For Orange tees
Shape driver flight, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision27%
Mechanics23%
67% match
For Orange tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring29%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Orange tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control12%
67% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
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Get Started71% match
For Orange tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Orange tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
43% match
For Orange tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy42%
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
70% match
For Orange tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Orange tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Orange tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
79% match
For Tan tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
40% match
For Tan tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Tan tees
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
74% match
For Tan tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Tan tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started63% match
For Tan tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
66% match
For Tan tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Tan tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Tan tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Tan tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Precision19%
61% match
For Tan tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Tan tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
79% match
For Tan tees
Save par clutch, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
78% match
For Tan tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim16%
Scoring12%
52% match
For Purple tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
52% match
For Purple tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
56% match
For Purple tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion26%
Precision23%
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Get Started70% match
For Purple tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Purple tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For Purple tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
69% match
For Purple tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
66% match
For Purple tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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United States
FCG Collegiate Memorial Championship
5/22/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Lakes Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Lakes Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Lakes Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Desert Lakes Gc presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Lakes Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5852 yards. The back tees extend to 6568.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Lakes Gc?
With a course rating of 69.8 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 Lakes Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6568.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Desert Lakes 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 Lakes Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6568.0 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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