46% match
For Lavender tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Desert Willow Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Mountain View Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountain View, 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mountain View
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mountain View.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dwhite@desertwillow.com
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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
38-995 Desert Willow Drive
Course Description
Desert Willow Golf Resort is a premium public facility located in Palm Desert, California, just minutes away from Palm Springs. Desert Willow offers two 18-hole championship Southern California golf courses, Firecliff and Mountain View, designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. Desert Willow is also home to The Palm Desert Golf Academy. Desert Willow also features a newly remodeled, 33,000 square foot clubhouse, perfect for business meetings, seminars, social and special events, weddings and scenic dining. Personalized service and spectacular desert mountain views come standard here. It's award-winning, championship golf in One Legendary Location on Two Unforgettable Courses.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dana Fry /Dr. Michael Hurdzan /John Cook
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(422 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 Mountain View, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Lavender
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course pounds you with par four approach tests over and over, mixing in par five distance gambles that spike risk, while the back nine turns up bogey pressure through tougher relative play.
L
Lavender Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726091 yards5570 metersCR 75.4Bogey 108.2Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.6 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | — | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 357 | 416 | 324 | 172 | 433 | 339 | 146 | 479 | 3037 | 363 | 157 | 465 | 160 | 398 | 381 | 345 | 300 | 485 | 3054 | 6091 |
L
Lavender/Tan Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725823 yards5325 metersCR 73.9Bogey 106.1Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.6 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | — | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 324 | 376 | 305 | 148 | 433 | 339 | 146 | 479 | 2893 | 363 | 125 | 465 | 160 | 366 | 360 | 306 | 300 | 485 | 2930 | 5823 |
T
Tan Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725551 yards5076 metersCR 72.4Bogey 103.9Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.6 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | — | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 324 | 376 | 305 | 148 | 393 | 309 | 124 | 426 | 2748 | 323 | 125 | 440 | 139 | 366 | 360 | 306 | 284 | 460 | 2803 | 5551 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountain View
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Lavender tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Lavender tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Precision14%
79% match
For Lavender tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Mountain View
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountain View. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For Lavender tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
58% match
For Lavender tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started55% match
For Lavender tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring27%
Aim24%
70% match
For Lavender tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Lavender tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Lavender tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim30%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Lavender tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Lavender tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Lavender tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Lavender tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Lavender tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Lavender tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Lavender tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
62% match
For Lavender tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
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Get Started66% match
For Lavender tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Aim15%
69% match
For Tan tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Tan tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory19%
Precision16%
77% match
For Tan tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Tan tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
55% match
For Tan tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Scoring26%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For Tan tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
76% match
For Tan tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Tan tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
55% match
For Tan tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
72% match
For Tan tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Tan tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim24%
Scoring18%
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Get Started69% match
For Tan tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
75% match
For Tan tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
57% match
For Tan tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Tan tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy16%
Scoring12%
27% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
27% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
54% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
70% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
57% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
45% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started43% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
69% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Lavender/Tan tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View
Get answers to common questions about playing Mountain View and what to expect.
How difficult is Mountain View for mid-handicap golfers?
Mountain View is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountain View?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5821 yards. The back tees extend to 6091.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mountain View?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 Mountain View and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6091.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Mountain View 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 Mountain View strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6091.0 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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