71% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Tamarisk Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Lake Tamarisk Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Tamarisk Golf Course, 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 23%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 14%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Tamarisk Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Tamarisk Golf Course.
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
26250 Parkview Dr, Desert Center, CA 92239, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
T. A. Preston
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
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⭐4.2(11 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 Lake Tamarisk Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a compact test packed with short par fours that reward straight drives for easy wedges, but front nine firmness ups risk of bogeys if approaches stray while back nine allows steadier scoring through short game strength.
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705899 yards5394 metersCR 67.9Bogey 88.3Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.5 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 513 | 206 | 337 | 407 | 338 | 178 | 294 | 398 | 369 | 3040 | 503 | 172 | 328 | 359 | 333 | 166 | 248 | 393 | 357 | 2859 | 5899 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705434 yards4969 metersCR 70.6Bogey 97.6Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 484 | 135 | 309 | 359 | 321 | 151 | 248 | 385 | 325 | 2717 | 484 | 135 | 309 | 359 | 321 | 151 | 248 | 385 | 325 | 2717 | 5434 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705694 yards5207 metersCR 72.2Bogey 100.0Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.0 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 491 | 149 | 319 | 394 | 327 | 158 | 283 | 389 | 337 | 2847 | 491 | 149 | 319 | 394 | 327 | 158 | 283 | 389 | 337 | 2847 | 5694 |
R
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705564 yards5088 metersCR 71.4Bogey 98.8Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 491 | 149 | 319 | 394 | 327 | 158 | 283 | 389 | 337 | 2847 | 484 | 135 | 309 | 359 | 321 | 151 | 248 | 385 | 325 | 2717 | 5564 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Tamarisk Golf Course
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 profile52% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization20%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Red tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
14 Week Flagship Program for Lake Tamarisk Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Tamarisk Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP9 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision21%
Mechanics20%
69% match
For Red tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring12%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
75% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Precision30%
Dispersion15%
48% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment30%
Scoring25%
61% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
77% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Aim12%
66% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
38% match
For Red/Gold tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
46% match
For Red/Gold tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
47% match
For Red/Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
37% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
81% match
For Red/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
81% match
For Red/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
74% match
For Red/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
59% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
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Get Started58% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim23%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For Red/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
72% match
For Red/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
77% match
For Red/Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
62% match
For Red/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim24%
Precision20%
61% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Dispersion19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
55% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy28%
Precision13%
66% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Gold tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
57% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Gold tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
59% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment23%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
28% match
For Blue/White tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Tamarisk Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Tamarisk Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Tamarisk Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake Tamarisk Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 110.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Tamarisk Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5666 yards. The back tees extend to 5899.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Tamarisk Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.9 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lake Tamarisk Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5899.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Lake Tamarisk Golf Course and how should I play it?
Lake Tamarisk Golf Course 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 Lake Tamarisk Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 5899.0 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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