38% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Marriott's Desert Springs Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
142
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Palms Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palms, 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 29%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 18%Precision 18%Aim 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.
16.2
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palms
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palms.
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
74855 Country Club Drive
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson Sr.
Opened
1986
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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 Palms, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a length-testing grinder where beefy par fives hammer weak drives with big trouble risks while par fours grind iron nerve for every par chance.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726761 yards6182 metersCR 79.4Bogey 113.9Slope 147
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.7 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 57.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 528 | 392 | 162 | 330 | 429 | 366 | 575 | 186 | 415 | 3383 | 542 | 375 | 217 | 529 | 350 | 373 | 409 | 160 | 423 | 3378 | 6761 |
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726351 yards5807 metersCR 77.1Bogey 110.4Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.1 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.3 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 496 | 351 | 138 | 312 | 429 | 366 | 525 | 186 | 415 | 3218 | 495 | 344 | 171 | 529 | 334 | 339 | 409 | 139 | 373 | 3133 | 6351 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726143 yards5617 metersCR 76.0Bogey 108.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.1 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 496 | 351 | 138 | 312 | 395 | 333 | 525 | 155 | 357 | 3062 | 495 | 344 | 171 | 501 | 334 | 339 | 385 | 139 | 373 | 3081 | 6143 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palms
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started59% match
For Black tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
48% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
13 Week Flagship Program for Palms
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palms. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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60% match
For Black tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
57% match
For Black tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
38% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For Black tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim28%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment17%
48% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim24%
Dispersion15%
32% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
46% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
54% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
48% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started48% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
47% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory24%
Mechanics23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment28%
Aim23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision26%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started55% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment24%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
32% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Palms
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 Palms
Get answers to common questions about playing Palms and what to expect.
How difficult is Palms for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Palms technically exacting. With a slope rating of 147.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 79.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palms?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6452 yards. The back tees extend to 6761.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palms?
With a course rating of 79.4 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 Palms and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6761.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Palms and how should I play it?
Palms 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 Palms strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 6761.0 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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