Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mission Lakes Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Mission Lakes Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mission Lakes Country 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mission Lakes Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mission Lakes Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
guestinfo@missionlakescountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
8484 Clubhouse Blvd #1100, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson
Opened
1972
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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 Mission Lakes Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 543 | 199 | 401 | 143 | 374 | 364 | 388 | 216 | 498 | 3126 | 505 | 425 | 199 | 410 | 515 | 247 | 629 | 172 | 429 | 3531 | 6657 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 521 | 182 | 384 | 136 | 364 | 344 | 353 | 202 | 477 | 2963 | 484 | 403 | 185 | 383 | 493 | 233 | 578 | 162 | 417 | 3338 | 6301 |
Silver/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 521 | 167 | 376 | 136 | 364 | 344 | 345 | 189 | 477 | 2919 | 484 | 367 | 159 | 383 | 493 | 197 | 496 | 162 | 385 | 3126 | 6045 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mission Lakes Country 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Mission Lakes Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mission Lakes Country Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedDial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mission Lakes Country Club
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 Mission Lakes Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mission Lakes Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mission Lakes Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Mission Lakes Country Club challenges consistency. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mission Lakes Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6351 yards. The back tees extend to 6657.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mission Lakes Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Mission Lakes Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6657.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Mission Lakes Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Mission Lakes Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6657.0 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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