33% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Omni Tucson National Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Catalina Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Catalina, 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 28%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Catalina
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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Catalina.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dmedina@omnihotels.com
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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
2727 West Club Drive
Course Description
Omni Tucson National is a luxury resort and golf destination located in Tucson, Arizona. The property features two championship golf courses, the Catalina and Sonoran courses, and offers resort accommodations, spa and fitness facilities, and guest services tailored to leisure and golf enthusiasts. It operates as part of the Omni Hotels portfolio, providing upscale hospitality, resort amenities, and event spaces in the Tucson area.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bruce Devlin/Robert von Hagge
Opened
1963
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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 Catalina, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:(Block5)This course delivers steady pressure through packs of par fours that punish off-line irons, while long par fives tempt aggressive play but risk blow-up scores if position falters. Back nine ramps up the test with tougher overall demands on precision and recovery.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 737184 yards6569 metersCR 74.3Bogey 99.0Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 529 | 367 | 166 | 385 | 417 | 244 | 586 | 426 | 3516 | 508 | 526 | 182 | 404 | 406 | 585 | 428 | 186 | 443 | 3668 | 7184 |
L
Long Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 736829 yards6244 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 529 | 367 | 166 | 385 | 396 | 188 | 521 | 379 | 3327 | 482 | 526 | 182 | 404 | 406 | 538 | 367 | 186 | 411 | 3502 | 6829 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736530 yards5971 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 485 | 341 | 149 | 364 | 396 | 188 | 521 | 379 | 3193 | 482 | 499 | 165 | 335 | 370 | 538 | 367 | 170 | 411 | 3337 | 6530 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Catalina
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
54% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment29%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory16%
Aim12%
13 Week Flagship Program for Catalina
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Catalina. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory23%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring27%
Trajectory23%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
60% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
18% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
41% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
61% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Aim13%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
62% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Scoring12%
25% match
For Long Combo tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For Long Combo tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
63% match
For Long Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
62% match
For Long Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
37% match
For Long Combo tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
34% match
For Long Combo tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Long Combo tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
39% match
For Long Combo tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
75% match
For Long Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For Long Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Long Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Long Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
57% match
For Long Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control16%
75% match
For Long Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
74% match
For Long Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
67% match
For Long Combo tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision13%
Scoring12%
63% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
84% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Accuracy13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Catalina
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Catalina
Get answers to common questions about playing Catalina and what to expect.
How difficult is Catalina for mid-handicap golfers?
Catalina presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Catalina?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6857 yards. The back tees extend to 7184.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Catalina?
With a course rating of 74.3 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Catalina and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7184.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Catalina and how should I play it?
Catalina 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 Catalina strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 7184.0 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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