43% match
For Long tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Precision35%
Green Reading18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for La Quinta Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
La Quinta Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for La Quinta Country Club, 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 17%Dispersion 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
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for La Quinta Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 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.
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
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Course Details
Everything you need to know about La Quinta Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
BZahn@lqcc.org
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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
77-750 Avenue 50, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA
Course Description
La Quinta Country Club is a private, desert oasis in La Quinta, California offering 18-hole championship golf, world-class dining, wellness programs, and event spaces. The club emphasizes a heritage of camaraderie and hospitality, with a focus on golf, dining, fitness, and wellness for its members and guests. It hosts weddings, events, and a range of member services in a casually refined setting, rooted in its desert lifestyle and Pacific Southwest location.
desert golf • private golf club • golf california • gourmet dining • weddings and events • fitness and spa • membership benefits • desert oasis • lifestyle club • golf course • member dining • social club • biennial events • desert living • california golf • culinary experiences • wellness programs • human resources (hr) is not industry keyword • club culture • golf • private club • dining • pickleball • bocce ball • recreational activities
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lawrence Hughes
Opened
1959
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(88 reviews)
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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 La Quinta Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Long
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of power on par fives mixed with precision irons on packed par fours creating bogey traps from slight errors. Players face ongoing choices between safe lays and green hunts amid rising back-nine demands.
C
Classic Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727060 yards6456 metersCR 80.7Bogey 114.8Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 56.4 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 41.1 · BR 58.4 · Slope 147
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 434 | 202 | 384 | 516 | 527 | 168 | 389 | 399 | 3401 | 405 | 543 | 202 | 547 | 469 | 206 | 454 | 421 | 412 | 3659 | 7060 |
L
Long Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726554 yards5993 metersCR 77.9Bogey 110.6Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.0 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 413 | 169 | 363 | 492 | 511 | 136 | 364 | 375 | 3184 | 384 | 498 | 179 | 515 | 420 | 185 | 395 | 404 | 390 | 3370 | 6554 |
R
Roadrunner Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726163 yards5635 metersCR 75.8Bogey 107.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.3 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 368 | 156 | 350 | 456 | 499 | 126 | 358 | 368 | 3034 | 370 | 442 | 154 | 487 | 395 | 161 | 363 | 380 | 377 | 3129 | 6163 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for La Quinta Country Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile26% match
For Long tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
49% match
For Long tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Long tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
11 Week Flagship Program for La Quinta Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for La Quinta Country Club. 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For Long tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started57% match
For Long tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
79% match
For Long tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
67% match
For Long tees
Consistent woods length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
40% match
For Long tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Long tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Long tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Long tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Long tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Long tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For Long tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
59% match
For Long tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Long tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Aim17%
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Get Started78% match
For Long tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Long tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision14%
Aim10%
88% match
For Long tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
36% match
For Long tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
66% match
For Long tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Long tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
60% match
For Roadrunner tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
84% match
For Roadrunner tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
67% match
For Roadrunner tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
49% match
For Roadrunner tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
38% match
For Roadrunner tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
28% match
For Roadrunner tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision30%
Trajectory29%
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Get Started70% match
For Roadrunner tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
40% match
For Roadrunner tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Roadrunner tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Dispersion27%
Distance Control27%
63% match
For Roadrunner tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
54% match
For Roadrunner tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Roadrunner tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For Roadrunner tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Roadrunner tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Roadrunner tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
80% match
For Roadrunner tees
Feel the green, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
45% match
For Roadrunner tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
43% match
For Roadrunner tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started66% match
For Roadrunner tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Roadrunner tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Roadrunner tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
64% match
For Roadrunner tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
26% match
For Classic tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For Classic tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about La Quinta Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing La Quinta Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is La Quinta Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find La Quinta Country Club technically exacting. The slope of 145.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 80.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at La Quinta Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6612 yards. The back tees extend to 7060.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at La Quinta Country Club?
With a course rating of 80.7 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 La Quinta Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7060.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is La Quinta Country Club 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 La Quinta Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 7060.0 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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