67% match
For Green tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Indian Wells Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Players Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Players, 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 22%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Players
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Players.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jwilliams@iwgr.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
44500 Indian Wells Lane
Course Description
Indian Wells Golf Resort is a premier desert golf destination in Indian Wells, California, featuring two highly regarded courses—Celebrity Course and Players Course—along with a spacious 53,000-square-foot clubhouse and luxury amenities. The resort hosts golf tournaments, group outings, weddings, and special events, and is situated within walking distance of upscale hotels. It offers stay-and-play packages, instructional programs, and family-friendly weekend getaways, making it a notable destination for both avid golfers and visitors to the Palm Springs area.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Fought
Opened
2007
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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 Players, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron precision on par fours where handicap indexes flag high scoring risk from misses, while short par threes provide steady par chances amid elevated slope demands for bogey avoidance.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725636 yards5154 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.0Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 160 | 248 | 364 | 360 | 369 | 422 | 164 | 429 | 2954 | 328 | 276 | 144 | 360 | 437 | 358 | 301 | 114 | 364 | 2682 | 5636 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725108 yards4671 metersCR 71.3Bogey 100.1Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 148 | 212 | 326 | 333 | 328 | 391 | 144 | 408 | 2691 | 297 | 247 | 130 | 335 | 387 | 310 | 280 | 105 | 326 | 2417 | 5108 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726006 yards5492 metersCR 77.6Bogey 109.4Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 55.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.5 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 160 | 283 | 364 | 360 | 369 | 491 | 164 | 429 | 3114 | 361 | 299 | 158 | 360 | 530 | 358 | 338 | 124 | 364 | 2892 | 6006 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Players
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 profile39% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Green tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
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Get Started76% match
For Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Accuracy17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Players
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Players. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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16% match
For Green tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For Green tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
67% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
71% match
For Green tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
35% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring25%
Aim23%
61% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring13%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim20%
Accuracy15%
54% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring15%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Precision21%
69% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
73% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
27% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
51% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
43% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
53% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Precision23%
Dispersion15%
74% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
37% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
57% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Dispersion11%
62% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
81% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
56% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Aim13%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy28%
Precision15%
56% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Scoring17%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
38% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Players
Get answers to common questions about playing Players and what to expect.
How difficult is Players for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Players challenges consistency. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Players?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5557 yards. The back tees extend to 6006.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Players?
With a course rating of 77.6 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 Players and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6006.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Players and how should I play it?
Players is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Players strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6006.0 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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