Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oakwood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Sonoran Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sonoran, 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 Sonoran
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
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.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sonoran.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
24215 South Oakwood Drive
Course Description
IronOaks at Sun Lakes is a gated residential community located in Chandler and Sun Lakes, Arizona, designed for active adults. It features two interconnected neighborhoods - Ironwood and Oakwood - with mature landscape, diverse amenities, and an in-town location.
residential community • gated community • active adults • golf • fitness • tennis • pickleball • softball • pools • trails • community • recreation • swimming pools • real estate
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
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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 Sonoran, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 415 | 176 | 427 | 475 | 293 | 386 | 206 | 558 | 3333 | 397 | 415 | 176 | 427 | 475 | 293 | 386 | 206 | 558 | 3333 | 6666 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.5 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.5 · Slope 92
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 239 | 94 | 268 | 337 | 199 | 250 | 115 | 381 | 2133 | 250 | 239 | 94 | 268 | 337 | 199 | 250 | 115 | 381 | 2133 | 4266 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 306 | 94 | 314 | 374 | 201 | 250 | 114 | 436 | 2388 | 299 | 306 | 94 | 314 | 374 | 201 | 250 | 114 | 436 | 2388 | 4776 |
Yellow/Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 44.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 308 | 97 | 268 | 337 | 202 | 254 | 117 | 381 | 2268 | 304 | 308 | 97 | 268 | 337 | 202 | 254 | 117 | 381 | 2268 | 4536 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sonoran
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 profileSet a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Sonoran
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sonoran. 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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPerfect woods arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Sonoran
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 Sonoran
Get answers to common questions about playing Sonoran and what to expect.
How difficult is Sonoran for mid-handicap golfers?
Sonoran presents a demanding test. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sonoran?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5466 yards. The back tees extend to 6666.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sonoran?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sonoran and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6666.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Sonoran 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 Sonoran strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6666.0 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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