27% match
For Red 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 Pines Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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 Pines Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Pines 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
Distance Control 23%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Pines Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Pines Golf Club.
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
3415 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
Course Description
Desert Pines Golf Club is a Las Vegas-area golf course known for its Dye-designed layout set among thousands of pine trees. Located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, it offers a full golf experience with a 50-station practice facility, a scenic course with bent grass greens, and amenities for events such as weddings and private gatherings. The club is part of Arcis Golf, providing membership and booking options, with multiple dining and group event offerings in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitors can explore tee times, tours, and event spaces through the club’s site and ArciS Golf network.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry Dye
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(689 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 Pines Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles demanding straight drives into solid irons with par threes adding touch tests, while back nine toughness builds bogey threats on key long holes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716222 yards5689 metersCR 76.5Bogey 110.9Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.6 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 55.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 172 | 479 | 305 | 405 | 394 | 478 | 170 | 447 | 3173 | 337 | 149 | 382 | 526 | 296 | 317 | 189 | 406 | 447 | 3049 | 6222 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714678 yards4278 metersCR 67.6Bogey 96.1Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 102 | 407 | 213 | 289 | 293 | 398 | 113 | 315 | 2391 | 236 | 84 | 309 | 455 | 222 | 237 | 111 | 301 | 332 | 2287 | 4678 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715520 yards5047 metersCR 72.5Bogey 103.6Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.9 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 119 | 442 | 252 | 364 | 330 | 438 | 149 | 378 | 2768 | 310 | 117 | 343 | 493 | 264 | 283 | 171 | 378 | 393 | 2752 | 5520 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Pines 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 profile27% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
71% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Precision17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Desert Pines Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Pines Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Get Started45% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
68% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
76% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Aim17%
71% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Dispersion19%
Aim13%
74% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
78% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
58% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Black tees
Get square for strike, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
41% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics18%
60% match
For Black tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring18%
Precision18%
41% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
41% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control10%
63% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Aim27%
Scoring23%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
80% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
63% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim14%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
41% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
45% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy37%
Green Reading13%
54% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Precision16%
Scoring14%
38% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
70% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
63% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Precision20%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Alignment16%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
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United States
Bruce Brown Yuma City Jr
5/15/2026
Tournament
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Pines Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Pines Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Pines Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Desert Pines Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 146.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Pines Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5450 yards. The back tees extend to 6222.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Pines Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Desert Pines Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6222.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Desert Pines Golf Club 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 Desert Pines Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6222.0 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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