31% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gold Canyon Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Dinosaur Mountain Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dinosaur Mountain, 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 30%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Precision 17%Alignment 13%
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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dinosaur Mountain
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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 | 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
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dinosaur Mountain.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
scotts@gcgr.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
6100 South Kings Ranch Road
Course Description
Gold Canyon Golf Resort is a full-service golf and resort destination in Gold Canyon, Arizona. It features two 18-hole championship golf courses, Dinosaur Mountain and Sidewinder, along with on-site accommodations, a spa and salon, and multiple dining and event venues. The property positions itself as a desert retreat offering golf, spa experiences, meetings and weddings, and family-friendly amenities in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix. Guests can enjoy golf instruction through The Golf Academy, online tee times, and a variety of recreational activities in a desert golf resort setting.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Kavanaugh
Opened
1982
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(1158 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 Dinosaur Mountain, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that test drive and iron control for low scores, while par fives tempt aggression but spike bogey risks if off line amid high slope demands.
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705953 yards5443 metersCR 68.1Bogey 92.4Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.7 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | — | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 174 | 495 | 408 | 223 | 435 | 355 | 148 | 535 | 3078 | 152 | 463 | 381 | 384 | 179 | 365 | 464 | 148 | 339 | 2875 | 5953 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705772 yards5278 metersCR 66.9Bogey 89.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | — | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 174 | 465 | 408 | 199 | 409 | 355 | 148 | 490 | 2948 | 142 | 463 | 381 | 384 | 179 | 354 | 464 | 138 | 319 | 2824 | 5772 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 706652 yards6083 metersCR 71.5Bogey 98.2Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | — | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 197 | 514 | 467 | 235 | 451 | 439 | 203 | 542 | 3364 | 170 | 543 | 448 | 454 | 226 | 378 | 535 | 168 | 366 | 3288 | 6652 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dinosaur Mountain
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Visualization27%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Dinosaur Mountain
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dinosaur Mountain. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Trajectory14%
45% match
For Gold tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Distance Control17%
49% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control28%
Aim15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion22%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
52% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
47% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP7 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring22%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment15%
Accuracy11%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Black/Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
52% match
For Black/Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
65% match
For Black/Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
49% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
53% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics18%
Aim17%
63% match
For Black/Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
31% match
For Black/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Black/Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Aim27%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Black/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started61% match
For Black/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision14%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For Black/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black/Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Black/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Trajectory16%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dinosaur Mountain
Get answers to common questions about playing Dinosaur Mountain and what to expect.
How difficult is Dinosaur Mountain for mid-handicap golfers?
Dinosaur Mountain presents a demanding test. The slope of 144.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dinosaur Mountain?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6212 yards. The back tees extend to 6652.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dinosaur Mountain?
With a course rating of 71.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dinosaur Mountain and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6652.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Dinosaur Mountain 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 Dinosaur Mountain strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6652.0 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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