Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Springs Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

194

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

Desert Springs Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Springs 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 20%Precision 15%Dispersion 13%

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.

19.2
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Desert Springs Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Desert Springs 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

19900 N Remington Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374, USA

Course Description

You're Invited to Live Grand.Live in the moment. Try something completely new. Do more of what you love. Discover and explore 4,000 acres of beautifully manicured desert living, supported by an incredibly robust amenities package and an unmatched slate of offerings and activities year-round.Whether you're suiting up for your moment in the spotlight, enjoying one of four world-class golf courses, serving up aces on either the tennis or pickleball courts, embracing wellness at the fitness centers and spa, or simply enjoying an impromptu gathering with friends. The Grand: A Del Webb CommunityThe Grand is a continuation of the transformational work first begun by Del Webb in Surprise, Arizona decades ago. Envisioned as a luxury community for active adults, Del Webb's Sun City Grand opened in the 1990s, laying the blueprint for delivering the highest caliber active adult living.Reemerging as The Grand, we continue to honor Del Webb's commitment to the community and carry his legacy forward into the future with a simple promise: to help our residents live grand.We are The Grand. We are an active adult community open to residents as young as 45. We can't wait to hear from you.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Greg Nash/Billy Casper

Opened

1997

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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 Springs Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of tee power on stout par fours and reachable par fives, with back nine raising risks through tougher long hole clusters. Repeated decisions weigh straight drives against aggressive plays to limit doubles.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 727006 yards6406 metersCR 71.9Bogey 94.7Slope 123

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 125

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443543544364544344353672
Handicap124171051518879111141332616
Yardage402382152552425211509384398341541259239836321743943520652935917006

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Springs 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 49 Programs

% match to course practice profile
29% match
For Black tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
39% match
For Black tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Black tees

Match clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%

13 Week Flagship Program for Desert Springs Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Springs 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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 23 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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64% match
For Black tees

Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%

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73% match
For Black tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Black tees

Hit intended line, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Precision34%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For Black/Blue tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%

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61% match
For Blue tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
71% match
For Blue tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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72% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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74% match
For White tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim28%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
67% match
For White tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Desert Springs 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 Springs Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Springs Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Desert Springs Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Desert Springs Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Springs Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6398 yards. The back tees extend to 7006.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Desert Springs Golf Club?

With a course rating of 71.9 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 Springs Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 7006.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is Desert Springs 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 Springs Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 7006.0 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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