Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Peaks Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
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
Desert Peaks Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Peaks Golf Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Peaks Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Peaks Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
desertpeaksgolf@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
565 NW Adler St, Madras, OR 97741, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1962
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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 Peaks Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.4 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 355 | 399 | 408 | 561 | 169 | 318 | 98 | 570 | 3235 | 357 | 355 | 399 | 408 | 561 | 169 | 318 | 98 | 570 | 3235 | 6470 |
BLACK/WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 355 | 399 | 408 | 561 | 169 | 318 | 98 | 570 | 3235 | 341 | 348 | 391 | 402 | 544 | 168 | 307 | 86 | 560 | 3147 | 6382 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 348 | 391 | 402 | 544 | 168 | 307 | 86 | 560 | 3147 | 341 | 348 | 391 | 402 | 544 | 168 | 307 | 86 | 560 | 3147 | 6294 |
WHITE/RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.1 · Slope 97
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 348 | 391 | 402 | 544 | 168 | 307 | 86 | 560 | 3147 | 304 | 279 | 344 | 341 | 473 | 159 | 237 | 78 | 508 | 2723 | 5870 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Peaks Golf Club
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 profileChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Desert Peaks Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Peaks Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Desert Peaks Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Peaks Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Peaks Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Peaks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Desert Peaks Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Peaks Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6170 yards. The back tees extend to 6470.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Peaks Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Desert Peaks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6470.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Desert Peaks Golf Club 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 Peaks Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 107.0 and yardage reaching 6470.0 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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