Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Everything you need to know about Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West.
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22525 N Executive Way, Sun City West, AZ 85375, USA
Holes
18
Par
61
Type
Parkland
Architect
Billy Casper/Greg Nash
Opened
1995
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Scorecard
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 37.6 · Slope 87
Back Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 38.3 · Slope 91
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 61 |
| Handicap | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | 3 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 182 | 154 | 121 | 172 | 395 | 214 | 128 | 323 | 1984 | 351 | 139 | 181 | 239 | 171 | 370 | 121 | 150 | 321 | 2043 | 4027 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.0 · BR 35.2 · Slope 77
Back Nine · CR 28.2 · BR 35.8 · Slope 82
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 61 |
| Handicap | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | 3 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 138 | 103 | 78 | 106 | 340 | 170 | 84 | 259 | 1528 | 292 | 91 | 121 | 191 | 114 | 316 | 85 | 86 | 266 | 1562 | 3090 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 36.8 · Slope 85
Back Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 37.3 · Slope 86
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 61 |
| Handicap | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | 3 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 158 | 139 | 106 | 153 | 373 | 199 | 125 | 292 | 1826 | 336 | 115 | 160 | 225 | 142 | 353 | 109 | 138 | 292 | 1870 | 3696 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileAlign eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 59.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 61.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3558 yards. The back tees extend to 4027.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 59.3 and par 61, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 61 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 4027.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 89.0 and yardage reaching 4027.0 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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