Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Heron Lakes.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Heron Lakes, 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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 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.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Everything you need to know about Heron Lakes.
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908 South Power Road
Leisure World Arizona is a gated retirement community in Mesa, Arizona offering a broad range of housing options from condominiums to luxury homes within a 958-acre master-planned neighborhood. The community emphasizes security, resort-style amenities, and an active lifestyle with private golf courses, clubs and activities, sports and fitness programs, and a dedicated recreation department. Located near metropolitan Phoenix, it positions itself as a small town with big city amenities for residents, retirees, and active adults. The site details residential living, community services, and ongoing engagement opportunities for residents and visitors.
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Holes
36
Par
62
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
1979
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Heron Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White-Back Nine Repeat
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.0 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.2 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 62 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 165 | 189 | 467 | 150 | 137 | 364 | 154 | 260 | 2191 | 132 | 162 | 128 | 262 | 289 | 181 | 179 | 331 | 169 | 1833 | 4024 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.2 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 39.2 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 132 | 162 | 128 | 262 | 289 | 181 | 179 | 331 | 169 | 1833 | 132 | 162 | 128 | 262 | 289 | 181 | 179 | 331 | 169 | 1833 | 3666 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.0 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.0 · Slope 101
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 165 | 189 | 467 | 150 | 137 | 364 | 154 | 260 | 2191 | 305 | 165 | 189 | 467 | 150 | 137 | 364 | 154 | 260 | 2191 | 4382 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Heron Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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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 profileFocus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Heron Lakes. 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Heron Lakes and what to expect.
Heron Lakes presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 61.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 62.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4024 yards. The back tees extend to 4382.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 61.2 and par 62, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 62 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 4382.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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 101.0 and yardage reaching 4382.0 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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