62% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Leisure World Golf
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Heron Lakes Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 24%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
19.1
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Heron Lakes
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 | 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 Range43 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Heron Lakes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Giving lessons at Leisure World Golf? Get featured here.
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
908 South Power Road
Course Description
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.
retirement community • gated community • active adult community • golf courses • private golf • mesa arizona • resort-style amenities • security services • recreation department • clubs and activities • sports and fitness • landscaping • the clubhouse • community events • property search • homeownership • elderly housing • residents • security at entrances • active adult living • senior living • community activities
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
62
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
1979
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.6(50 reviews)
View on Google MapsLeisure World Golf Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a steady iron parade with short shots everywhere and bogey pitfalls on a few tougher stretches, forcing calm pars over hero swings.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 624024 yards3680 metersCR 60.5Bogey 79.2Slope 101
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 |
W
White-Back Nine Repeat Tee
Gender: MalePar 603666 yards3352 metersCR 59.8Bogey 78.4Slope 100
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 |
W
White-Front Nine Repeat Tee
Gender: MalePar 644382 yards4007 metersCR 61.2Bogey 80.0Slope 101
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Heron Lakes
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Align putter head, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring27%
Stroke12%
78% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Heron Lakes
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
61% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started41% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory34%
Precision26%
Mechanics18%
64% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
59% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
72% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
54% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment28%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
77% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Accuracy18%
54% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring27%
73% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
78% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy27%
Visualization14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started73% match
For White-Back Nine Repeat tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Accuracy13%
28% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
40% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision22%
Dispersion21%
49% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
39% match
For White tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics30%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
66% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring15%
68% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Precision21%
56% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
59% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
67% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
72% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
76% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
71% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Aim18%
70% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started61% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
61% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
69% match
For White-Front Nine Repeat tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Precision17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Heron Lakes
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Heron Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Heron Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Heron Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Heron Lakes?
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.
What is considered a good score at Heron Lakes?
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.
How long is Heron Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4382.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Heron Lakes and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Heron Lakes strategically challenging?
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.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Heron Lakes. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
45 Programs
0 km away
Leisure World Golf - Leisure World Championship - Coyote Run
Mesa, AZ
47 Programs
1.47 km away
Arizona Golf Resort
Mesa, AZ
46 Programs
2.37 km away
Superstition Springs Golf Club
Mesa, AZ
46 Programs
2.82 km away
Sunland Village Golf Club
Mesa, AZ
17 Programs
3.19 km away
Desert Sands Golf Course
Mesa, AZ
47 Programs
3.44 km away
Fountain of the Sun Country Club - Fountain Of The Sun Cc
Mesa, AZ
45 Programs
3.98 km away
Sunland Village East Golf Course - Sunland Village East
Mesa, AZ
46 Programs
4.8 km away
Alta Mesa Country Club - Alta Mesa Golf Club
Mesa, AZ
44 Programs
5.1 km away
Viewpoint Golf Resort
Mesa, AZ
Same Architect
Courses by Greg Nash
Explore other courses designed by Greg Nash. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
Grandview Gc - Sun City West
Grandview Gc - Sun City West
Sun City West, AZ
Smoky Hill Country Club
Smoky Hill Country Club
Hays, KS
The Crossings At Carlsbad
The Crossings At Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
Corte Bella Golf Club
Corte Bella Golf Club
Sun City West, AZ
Peoria Pines Golf & Restaurant
Peoria Pines Golf & Restaurant
Peoria, AZ
Stardust - Sun City West
Stardust - Sun City West
Sun City West, AZ