Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Grayhawk Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

188

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

Raptor Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Raptor, 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 29%Scoring 23%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 15%

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.

18.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Raptor

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Strengths Discovery
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Strengths Discovery

Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Raptor.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

8620 East Thompson Peak Parkway

Course Information

Holes

36

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Fazio

Opened

1995

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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 Raptor, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Terra Cotta

Tee Insight:This course tests iron control repeatedly on par fours while long par fives create layup dilemmas that spike bogey risks, particularly as back nine slope steepens the challenge.
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Raptor Tee

Gender: MalePar 727080 yards6474 metersCR 74.2Bogey 100.1Slope 140

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 137

Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.5 · Slope 142

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444534534364543443453672
Handicap101642141281869157131117153
Yardage413395460562203345502174464351839061546823042943114932952135627080

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Raptor

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 profile
8% match
For Terra Cotta tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For Terra Cotta tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Visualization23%
Accuracy21%

13 Week Flagship Program for Raptor

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Raptor. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

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80% match
For Terra Cotta tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Precision18%

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77% match
For Terra Cotta tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Terra Cotta tees

Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring17%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Terra Cotta tees

Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Terra Cotta tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Terra Cotta tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Terra Cotta tees

Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%

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62% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
82% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Precision15%
60% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
72% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
60% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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59% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
66% match
For Terra/Heather tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%

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49% match
For Raptor tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Raptor tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Trajectory12%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Raptor

Get answers to common questions about playing Raptor and what to expect.

How difficult is Raptor for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Raptor challenges consistency. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Raptor?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6128 yards. The back tees extend to 7080.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Raptor?

With a course rating of 74.2 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 Raptor and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 7080.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is Raptor 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 Raptor strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7080.0 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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