37% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golf Club Of Estrella
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Golf Club Of Estrella Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Aim 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
16.9
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Golf Club Of Estrella
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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 Golf Club Of Estrella.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tfinton@troon.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
11800 S Golf Club Dr, Goodyear, AZ 85338, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus Jr.
Opened
1999
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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 Golf Club Of Estrella, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests tee precision on short par fours and lay-up choices on par fives where stern slope and high bogey ratings turn small errors into lost strokes. Compact structure pressures reliable wedges and short game to grind out pars amid front nine toughness.
C
Copper Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725631 yards5149 metersCR 72.1Bogey 101.4Slope 124
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 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726656 yards6086 metersCR 77.5Bogey 111.1Slope 142
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 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726201 yards5670 metersCR 75.1Bogey 107.6Slope 138
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Golf Club Of Estrella
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 profile41% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Gold tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
68% match
For Gold tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control23%
Scoring11%
13 Week Flagship Program for Golf Club Of Estrella
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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75% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Scoring11%
37% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started75% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
77% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Aim16%
Precision16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
60% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
28% match
For Silver tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Silver tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
51% match
For Silver tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
61% match
For Silver tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started48% match
For Silver tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
16% match
For Silver tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Silver tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
75% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
72% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy15%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
58% match
For Silver tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
81% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
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Get Started59% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
54% match
For Copper tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
51% match
For Copper tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Copper tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Copper tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
61% match
For Copper tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
66% match
For Copper tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
28% match
For Copper tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
70% match
For Copper tees
Sink All Short Putts
Putting15-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision25%
Aim15%
28% match
For Copper tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For Copper tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Get Started28% match
For Copper tees
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Copper tees
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
60% match
For Copper tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Copper tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Copper tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Golf Club Of Estrella
Get answers to common questions about playing Golf Club Of Estrella and what to expect.
How difficult is Golf Club Of Estrella for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Golf Club Of Estrella?
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.
What is considered a good score at Golf Club Of Estrella?
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.
How long is Golf Club Of Estrella and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6656.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Golf Club Of Estrella 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 Golf Club Of Estrella strategically challenging?
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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