Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley) Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley), 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley)
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley).
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
dhegney@hamptongolfclubs.com
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Facilities
Location
1 Paseo El Rio, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440, USA
Course Description
El Rio Golf Club is a championship 18-hole golf course located in Mohave Valley, Arizona. Designed by Matt Dye, it sits as a centerpiece of the Mohave Valley with scenic views and a rich local history. The Spanish-style clubhouse features a dining room, bar, patio, private meeting room, and a fully stocked golf shop offering apparel and equipment, complemented by on-site tee times and golf instruction. The club hosts tournaments and offers memberships, with guest access and a full range of facilities to support a premium golf experience in the Arizona desert.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Matt Dye
Opened
2004
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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 El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley), all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Copper
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 448 | 186 | 564 | 161 | 535 | 404 | 321 | 446 | 3437 | 380 | 453 | 509 | 471 | 174 | 397 | 204 | 540 | 433 | 3561 | 6998 |
Copper Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 384 | 120 | 514 | 109 | 466 | 345 | 266 | 365 | 2866 | 343 | 386 | 456 | 382 | 152 | 330 | 158 | 458 | 350 | 3015 | 5881 |
Teal Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 319 | 94 | 485 | 81 | 410 | 317 | 228 | 323 | 2507 | 321 | 357 | 429 | 359 | 129 | 280 | 137 | 422 | 315 | 2749 | 5256 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley)
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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley)
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley). 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley)
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley)
Get answers to common questions about playing El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley) and what to expect.
How difficult is El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley) for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley) challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley)?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6127 yards. The back tees extend to 6998.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley)?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley) and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6998.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley) 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 El Rio Golf Club (Mohave Valley) strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6998.0 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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