Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Golf Club Of Estrella.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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 Golf Club Of Estrella, 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 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Golf Club Of Estrella.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tfinton@troon.com
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Braxton, Curtis, and Nathan can help you get in shape for Golf Club Of Estrella.
Braxton Fox
Assistant Golf Professional
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Curtis Scholtes
First Assistant Golf Professional
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Golf Professional
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11800 S Golf Club Dr, Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA
Golf Club of Estrella is a premier golf course located in Goodyear, Arizona. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and recognized as a Nicklaus Design course, it is managed by Troon and situated within the Estrella master-planned community, about 30 minutes west of downtown Phoenix. The desert course winds through the Sierra Estrella foothills, offering challenging play and pristinely conditioned greens ideal for tournaments, charity events, and corporate outings. The club also serves as a destination for weddings, wine club experiences, and a variety of group events.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus Jr.
Opened
1999
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Golf Club Of Estrella, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 299 | 136 | 519 | 325 | 302 | 124 | 500 | 311 | 2825 | 340 | 314 | 320 | 498 | 156 | 279 | 431 | 111 | 357 | 2806 | 5631 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.6 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 390 | 141 | 548 | 364 | 402 | 189 | 530 | 417 | 3314 | 395 | 409 | 334 | 513 | 209 | 369 | 583 | 157 | 373 | 3342 | 6656 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.1 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.5 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 371 | 136 | 519 | 325 | 375 | 163 | 500 | 397 | 3095 | 340 | 377 | 320 | 498 | 191 | 345 | 503 | 156 | 376 | 3106 | 6201 |
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 profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Golf Club Of Estrella. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Short Putts
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl Every 6 Ft Putt
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Golf Club Of Estrella and what to expect.
Golf Club Of Estrella is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6144 yards. The back tees extend to 6656.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 77.5 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.
At a full length of 6656.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6656.0 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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