49% match
For Purple tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Eagle Crest Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Challenge Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Challenge, 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 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Challenge
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 | 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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Challenge.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@eagle-crest.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
1590 Mountain Quail Drive
Course Description
Eagle Crest Resort is a large family-friendly resort complex in Central Oregon, offering lodging options at The Lodge as well as private townhomes, condominiums, and vacation homes across 1,700 acres. The property features three year-round golf courses, a spa, multiple sports centers, and several pools, with a wide range of outdoor activities in summer and winter. It serves visitors seeking golf, outdoor adventures, relaxation, and meetings or events in the Redmond/Bend, Oregon area. The resort emphasizes year-round recreational experiences in Central Oregon, near Bend and Redmond, Oregon.
golf courses • three golf courses • spa and wellness • family resort • vacation rentals • the lodge orgegon • central oregon • redmond oregon • bend oregon • outdoor adventures • kayaking • white-water rafting • skiing • snowboarding • hiking • horseback riding • pet-friendly • weddings • meetings and events • resort • golf • spa • outdoor activities • biking • recreation • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
54
Par
63
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Thronson
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.8(48 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 Challenge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Purple
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of wedge and iron control into short holes where bogey threats loom large on tougher par fours amid constant precision demands.
P
Purple Tee
Gender: MalePar 633812 yards3486 metersCR 59.9Bogey 79.6Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 39.9 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 39.7 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 110 | 318 | 188 | 399 | 126 | 287 | 92 | 307 | 163 | 1990 | 144 | 353 | 122 | 297 | 74 | 299 | 107 | 209 | 217 | 1822 | 3812 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 633008 yards2751 metersCR 57.3Bogey 75.5Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.6 · BR 37.6 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 28.7 · BR 37.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 110 | 238 | 132 | 318 | 94 | 238 | 50 | 219 | 108 | 1507 | 144 | 245 | 98 | 246 | 74 | 231 | 80 | 209 | 174 | 1501 | 3008 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 633693 yards3377 metersCR 59.5Bogey 79.1Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 39.4 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 39.7 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 145 | 283 | 164 | 363 | 126 | 287 | 92 | 290 | 121 | 1871 | 173 | 308 | 122 | 274 | 109 | 274 | 107 | 238 | 217 | 1822 | 3693 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Challenge
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Purple tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Purple tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization21%
69% match
For Purple tees
Control wedge loft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory23%
14 Week Flagship Program for Challenge
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Challenge. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Purple tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring16%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Purple tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
42% match
For Purple tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
75% match
For Purple tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started68% match
For Purple tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Purple tees
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For Purple tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Aim15%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
77% match
For Purple tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
Aim19%
68% match
For Purple tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
71% match
For Purple tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
48% match
For Red tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
53% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
60% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
85% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
76% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
59% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
68% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
55% match
For White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory21%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
80% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Precision14%
65% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Challenge
Get answers to common questions about playing Challenge and what to expect.
How difficult is Challenge for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Challenge challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 59.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 63.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Challenge?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3410 yards. The back tees extend to 3812.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Challenge?
With a course rating of 59.9 and par 63, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 63 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Challenge and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 3812.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Challenge 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 Challenge strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 106.0 and yardage reaching 3812.0 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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