51% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dove Valley Ranch Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Dove Valley Ranch Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dove Valley Ranch Gc, 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 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%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.
19.7
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dove Valley Ranch Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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 | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway 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 | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
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 Dove Valley Ranch Gc.
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
33750 N Dove Lakes Dr, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Course Description
Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club is a public championship golf course located just north of Phoenix in Cave Creek, Arizona. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., it offers 18 holes on a layout that blends open desert scenery with lush elements and a rugged Sonoran setting. The club provides driving range, pro shop, a Copper Bar & Lounge, and hosts golf outings and events, with year-round operation and a guest-friendly, resort-style experience. Additional amenities include an online store, loyalty program, and a golf academy partnership for instructional offerings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1998
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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 Dove Valley Ranch Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeated long par five decisions and varied par four approaches where back nine raises bogey risks through greater difficulty.This course tests players with repeated long par five decisions and varied par four approaches where back nine raises bogey risks through greater difficulty.
B
Black/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726811 yards6228 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.5 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 439 | 156 | 396 | 366 | 169 | 391 | 524 | 417 | 3361 | 430 | 420 | 380 | 173 | 317 | 623 | 180 | 543 | 384 | 3450 | 6811 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726475 yards5921 metersCR 70.2Bogey 93.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 503 | 439 | 156 | 372 | 339 | 169 | 391 | 524 | 392 | 3285 | 380 | 420 | 342 | 146 | 317 | 551 | 180 | 504 | 350 | 3190 | 6475 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725925 yards5418 metersCR 73.0Bogey 101.8Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.9 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 405 | 124 | 342 | 303 | 134 | 364 | 490 | 348 | 2972 | 347 | 386 | 300 | 142 | 296 | 531 | 152 | 477 | 322 | 2953 | 5925 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dove Valley Ranch Gc
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
64% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory18%
Scoring18%
43% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Trajectory14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Dove Valley Ranch Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dove Valley Ranch Gc. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment29%
Scoring18%
32% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
47% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment30%
Scoring24%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
82% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
58% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
43% match
For Black/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Black/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Black/Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
81% match
For Black/Gold tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started76% match
For Black/Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
47% match
For Black/Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Black/Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For Black/Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
56% match
For Black/Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
77% match
For Black/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Precision13%
78% match
For Black/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
64% match
For Black/Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
66% match
For Black/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy13%
Distance Control11%
72% match
For Black/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Black/Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Black/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started73% match
For Black/Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For Black/Gold tees
Get square, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
45% match
For Gold tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
43% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Gold 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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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dove Valley Ranch Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Dove Valley Ranch Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Dove Valley Ranch Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Dove Valley Ranch Gc presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dove Valley Ranch Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6368 yards. The back tees extend to 6811.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dove Valley Ranch Gc?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Dove Valley Ranch Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6811.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Dove Valley Ranch Gc and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Dove Valley Ranch Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6811.0 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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