26% match
For Copper/White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Mountain Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Outlaw Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Outlaw, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Outlaw
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Outlaw.
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
10550 East Desert Hills Drive
Course Description
Desert Mountain is a private golf club and luxury residential community located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The club offers multi-course golf and extensive lifestyle amenities, including clubhouses, dining, fitness, tennis and hiking trails within a gated, year-round resort-like environment. Members have access to a variety of real estate options and curated social events, with a focus on privacy, security, and a premier desert setting. The property portfolio highlights gated communities and luxury homes nestled among scenic desert vistas and mountain peaks.
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Course Information
Holes
108
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
2003
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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 Outlaw, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Copper/White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing drive-or-die pressure on tough long par fours leading to make-or-break irons, paired with par five layup choices that heighten bogey risks especially up front.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726509 yards5952 metersCR 70.9Bogey 96.9Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.4 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 492 | 480 | 182 | 335 | 180 | 361 | 449 | 515 | 3378 | 325 | 335 | 175 | 567 | 290 | 165 | 503 | 352 | 419 | 3131 | 6509 |
C
Copper/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726282 yards5744 metersCR 69.5Bogey 94.9Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 492 | 468 | 182 | 305 | 180 | 352 | 418 | 515 | 3286 | 313 | 321 | 175 | 567 | 254 | 165 | 503 | 306 | 392 | 2996 | 6282 |
G
Golden Bear Tee
Gender: MalePar 727073 yards6468 metersCR 73.5Bogey 100.9Slope 147
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 51.5 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 147
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 551 | 507 | 216 | 365 | 201 | 429 | 467 | 536 | 3680 | 334 | 350 | 203 | 611 | 335 | 187 | 526 | 378 | 469 | 3393 | 7073 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Outlaw
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 profile26% match
For Copper/White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
54% match
For Copper/White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
76% match
For Copper/White tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
10 Week Flagship Program for Outlaw
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Outlaw. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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16% match
For Copper/White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
16% match
For Copper/White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
64% match
For Copper/White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
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Get Started40% match
For Copper/White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
36% match
For Copper/White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion27%
74% match
For Copper/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring26%
Aim14%
70% match
For Copper/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
74% match
For Copper/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
56% match
For Copper/White tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Copper/White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Scoring15%
43% match
For Copper/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim33%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Copper/White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Copper/White tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Accuracy18%
60% match
For Copper/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Copper/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
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Get Started26% match
For Golden Bear tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Golden Bear tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy15%
Aim11%
74% match
For Golden Bear tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
16% match
For Golden Bear tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
62% match
For Golden Bear tees
Control wedge loft, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP4 drills
Trajectory24%
Scoring21%
Precision20%
40% match
For Golden Bear tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Golden Bear tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
68% match
For Golden Bear tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
Aim22%
76% match
For Golden Bear tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
68% match
For Golden Bear tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Golden Bear tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Golden Bear tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
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Get Started58% match
For Golden Bear tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment24%
69% match
For Golden Bear tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Golden Bear tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For Golden Bear tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Golden Bear tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
33% match
For Golden Bear tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Golden Bear tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Golden Bear tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Golden Bear tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Trajectory34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Golden Bear tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
26% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Square up, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring14%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Outlaw
Get answers to common questions about playing Outlaw and what to expect.
How difficult is Outlaw for mid-handicap golfers?
Outlaw is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 147.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Outlaw?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6678 yards. The back tees extend to 7073.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Outlaw?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Outlaw and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7073.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Outlaw 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 Outlaw strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 7073.0 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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