68% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Willow Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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 Willow Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Desert Willow 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Desert Willow Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Desert Willow Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dsipe@scmronline.org
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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
2020 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89012, USA
Course Description
Desert Willow Golf Course is a public 18-hole executive golf facility located in Henderson, Nevada. Designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash, the par-60 course spans about 3,811 yards and features a mix of challenging par-3 holes with strategic bunkers and water hazards. The venue also offers extensive practice facilities, a driving range, chipping and putting greens, and the Willow Restaurant and Bar for post-round dining. The course emphasizes family-friendly play with junior tees and is part of a broader golf and events complex servicing southern Nevada.
executive golf course • henderson golf • par 60 course • driving range • putting green • sand and chipping area • willows restaurant • junior golf • bunkers • water hazards • golf lessons • tournament venue • private events • golf instruction • course rules • practice facilities • scorecard • golf equipment shop • golf course • executive golf • 18-hole course • Las Vegas • Henderson • par 60 • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
60
Type
Parkland
Architect
Billy Casper/Greg Nash
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(537 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 Willow Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short layout repeats par three tee approaches and quick par four seconds, pressuring precision where handicap peaks and high bogey rating amplify small miss risks.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 603824 yards3497 metersCR 59.9Bogey 79.2Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 40.1 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.1 · Slope 99
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 152 | 172 | 131 | 115 | 324 | 158 | 181 | 345 | 1886 | 311 | 140 | 131 | 151 | 204 | 335 | 181 | 161 | 324 | 1938 | 3824 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 603062 yards2800 metersCR 56.4Bogey 73.2Slope 90
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 27.4 · BR 35.7 · Slope 89
Back Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 37.5 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 119 | 121 | 108 | 75 | 270 | 117 | 117 | 296 | 1498 | 270 | 95 | 108 | 98 | 159 | 319 | 126 | 120 | 269 | 1564 | 3062 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 603453 yards3157 metersCR 58.8Bogey 76.8Slope 97
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 38.7 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 38.1 · Slope 94
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 134 | 156 | 118 | 95 | 294 | 140 | 146 | 326 | 1705 | 301 | 117 | 119 | 115 | 176 | 325 | 161 | 140 | 294 | 1748 | 3453 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603062 yards2800 metersCR 57.6Bogey 80.1Slope 96
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.4 · BR 39.9 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 40.2 · Slope 93
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 1 | — | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 119 | 121 | 108 | 75 | 270 | 117 | 117 | 296 | 1498 | 270 | 95 | 108 | 98 | 159 | 319 | 126 | 120 | 269 | 1564 | 3062 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Desert Willow 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 profile78% match
For WHITE tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
36% match
For WHITE tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Desert Willow Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Desert Willow 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment13%
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Get Started47% match
For WHITE tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
27% match
For BLUE tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision21%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Scoring23%
Dispersion16%
19% match
For BLUE tees
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Precision12%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
70% 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%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Aim10%
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Get Started57% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring26%
Aim26%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Precision18%
Aim16%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
47% match
For Red tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Red tees
Align putter head, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim40%
Scoring20%
Stroke16%
63% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion14%
47% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
39% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
76% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
50% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
70% 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%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision29%
Aim15%
52% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment28%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
64% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For Red tees
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion10%
47% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization27%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Desert Willow Golf Club
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United States
FCG Callaway World Championship
7/13/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Junior
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Willow Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Desert Willow Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Desert Willow Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Desert Willow Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 104.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 59.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 60.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Desert Willow Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3443 yards. The back tees extend to 3824.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Desert Willow Golf Club?
With a course rating of 59.9 and par 60, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 60 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Desert Willow Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3824.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Desert Willow Golf Club and how should I play it?
Desert Willow Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Willow Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 104.0 and yardage reaching 3824.0 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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