Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Royal.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
63
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal, 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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Indian Palms is a golf resort and country club located in Indio, California. The facility centers on a 27-hole championship golf course with three distinct nine-hole options, complemented by a full-service hotel, restaurant, and practice facilities. The venue offers tee times, lessons, a pro shop, and event hosting within a desert golf setting surrounded by mature trees and scenic terrain. Aimed at both casual golfers and dedicated players, it serves visitors and locals in the Coachella Valley area.
golf resort • 27-hole golf course • desert golf • indio california • golf lessons • pro shop • tee times • golf club membership • island green • hotel and restaurant • golf events • practice facility • coachella valley golf • golf • hospitality • resort • tennis • banquets • fine dining • real estate
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jackie Cochran
Opened
2008
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Royal hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Royal hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Royal hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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 profileWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal. 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.
Full 39 days 55 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal and what to expect.
Players often find Royal technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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