Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Challenge.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Challenge.
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1590 Mountain Quail Drive
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.
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Holes
54
Par
63
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Thronson
Opened
1992
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 54 days 74 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl wedge loft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Challenge and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 3812.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
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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