50% match
For Blue tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 22%Scoring 22%Aim 21%Precision 17%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.
19.5
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
22525 N Executive Way, Sun City West, AZ 85375, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
61
Type
Parkland
Architect
Billy Casper/Greg Nash
Opened
1995
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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 Trails Gc - Sun City West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par-three packed test where iron accuracy faces constant pressure on every tee and short par fours add drive-straight-or-risk scoring trouble.This block is REQUIRED
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 614027 yards3682 metersCR 59.3Bogey 75.9Slope 89
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 613090 yards2825 metersCR 56.2Bogey 71.0Slope 80
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 613696 yards3380 metersCR 58.2Bogey 74.1Slope 86
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion20%
Precision19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
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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51% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
41% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Aim24%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
63% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
58% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
17% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
77% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
Precision14%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
56% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
59% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
49% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy39%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
57% match
For Red tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
30% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
83% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started83% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim20%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control18%
53% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Red tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
17% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
49% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring18%
Mechanics11%
65% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
52% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim29%
Trajectory15%
58% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
60% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West?
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.
What is considered a good score at Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West?
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.
How long is Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4027.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Desert Trails Gc - Sun City West 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 Trails Gc - Sun City West strategically challenging?
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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