41% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mountain Vista Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Santa Rosa Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Santa Rosa, 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 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.
20.1
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Santa Rosa
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Santa Rosa.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
38180 Del Webb Boulevard
Course Description
Sun City Palm Desert Community Association manages a resort-style, highly active 55+ gated retirement community in Palm Desert, California. The community features extensive amenities, multiple clubhouses, 36 holes of championship golf, and a wide range of social and lifestyle programs across the Coachella Valley. With about 5,000 homes and numerous recreational facilities including lakes, waterfalls, and wellness centers, it offers a self-contained, resident-focused living environment in the desert southwest.
55+ community • active adult community • gated community • golf courses • mountain vista golf club • coachella valley • palm desert real estate • sun city palm desert • resort-style living • softball field • 3 clubhouses • wellness amenities • on-site postal center • fitness centers
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Billy Casper/Greg Nash
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
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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 Santa Rosa, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron reliability across waves of par fours while back nine ups trouble on long holes. Par fives mix reward chances with layup needs forcing careful risk choices.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726731 yards6155 metersCR 72.1Bogey 95.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 564 | 143 | 371 | 389 | 320 | 302 | 213 | 558 | 3237 | 432 | 377 | 174 | 526 | 446 | 368 | 201 | 518 | 452 | 3494 | 6731 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725719 yards5229 metersCR 67.5Bogey 88.4Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.4 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 489 | 104 | 324 | 334 | 267 | 240 | 173 | 487 | 2754 | 364 | 331 | 115 | 465 | 396 | 321 | 120 | 476 | 377 | 2965 | 5719 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726174 yards5646 metersCR 69.5Bogey 91.7Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 518 | 131 | 337 | 357 | 285 | 265 | 188 | 514 | 2949 | 400 | 361 | 133 | 489 | 407 | 341 | 180 | 486 | 428 | 3225 | 6174 |
M
Modified (Gold/Blue) Tee
Gender: MalePar 725914 yards5408 metersCR 68.3Bogey 89.9Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 518 | 131 | 337 | 357 | 285 | 265 | 188 | 514 | 2949 | 364 | 331 | 115 | 465 | 396 | 321 | 120 | 476 | 377 | 2965 | 5914 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Santa Rosa
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Distance Control20%
53% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started73% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Aim10%
14 Week Flagship Program for Santa Rosa
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Santa Rosa. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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71% match
For Black tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Accuracy15%
44% match
For Black tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
78% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
58% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
57% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
74% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
69% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Precision12%
70% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Aim13%
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Get Started41% match
For Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Precision16%
Accuracy12%
81% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Precision20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring20%
Aim14%
Precision14%
77% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
69% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim18%
Trajectory11%
62% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision18%
Aim14%
73% match
For Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
53% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
56% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills
Trajectory24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Precision17%
25% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
74% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
43% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started42% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
73% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
82% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
82% match
For Modified (Gold/Blue) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rosa
Get answers to common questions about playing Santa Rosa and what to expect.
How difficult is Santa Rosa for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Santa Rosa technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Santa Rosa?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6225 yards. The back tees extend to 6731.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Santa Rosa?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Santa Rosa and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6731.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6731.0 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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