60% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mcdowell Mountain Golf 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%
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
11.3
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club.
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
10690 E Sheena Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Course Description
McDowell Mountain Golf Club is located on land owned jointly by the Federal Bureau of Reclamation and the City of Scottsdale.PGA Tour great Phil Mickelson and "Coach" Steve Loy acquired the operating rights to McDowell Mountain Golf Club, and have undertaken significant golf course enhancements and renovations. Course revisions were overseen by golf course architect Randy Heckenkemper and included widening of the playing corridors, the reshaping of a number of fairways, several new teeing areas, additional strategic waste bunkers, and more!Built on the western slope of Scottsdale's McDowell Mountains, and adjacent to the nationally recognized Westworld equestrian center, this premier golf course now stretches to 7,072-yards, and delivers a stunning Scottsdale golf experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Randy Heckenkemper
Opened
1999
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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 Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers endless short par fours that pressure precise irons off tees into wedge approaches where misses spark bogey chains. Short par fives mix in reachable risks that reward smart positioning over bold plays.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724745 yards4339 metersCR 67.5Bogey 94.2Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 244 | 110 | 459 | 274 | 232 | 305 | 78 | 380 | 2417 | 309 | 298 | 261 | 422 | 63 | 310 | 235 | 108 | 322 | 2328 | 4745 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725508 yards5037 metersCR 72.2Bogey 101.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.2 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 293 | 149 | 492 | 306 | 262 | 354 | 95 | 441 | 2757 | 394 | 370 | 301 | 451 | 103 | 377 | 254 | 160 | 341 | 2751 | 5508 |
W
White/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725124 yards4685 metersCR 69.5Bogey 97.9Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 293 | 149 | 459 | 306 | 262 | 305 | 95 | 441 | 2645 | 309 | 298 | 301 | 422 | 103 | 310 | 254 | 160 | 322 | 2479 | 5124 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mcdowell Mountain Golf 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
71% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
61% match
For White tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP8 drills
Trajectory26%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
16 Week Flagship Program for Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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57% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
67% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White 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 Started61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Alignment20%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
77% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
51% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment25%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
26% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim23%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
60% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
47% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision25%
Mechanics17%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Aim18%
Precision17%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
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Get Started26% match
For White/Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For White/Red tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
44% match
For White/Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
51% match
For White/Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
37% match
For White/Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
60% match
For White/Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
60% match
For White/Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For White/Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
60% match
For White/Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White/Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
56% match
For White/Red tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision24%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5126 yards. The back tees extend to 5508.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5508.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club 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 Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5508.0 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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