41% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Painted Desert Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Painted Desert Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Painted Desert 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 21%Precision 20%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Painted Desert Golf Club
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 Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(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 Painted Desert 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
5555 Painted Mirage Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89149, USA
Course Description
Etched into the Las Vegas desert not far from the famed Las Vegas Strip, Painted Desert Golf Club's superb golf, array of amenities, delicious dining and superlative service offer golfers a foursome of reasons to visit. Whether you are seeking a memorable round of golf on our stunning Jay Morrish-designed championship layout - former host of the Nevada Open, or an unmatched backdrop for weddings and special events, we have what you're looking for.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jay Morrish
Opened
1987
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(523 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 Painted Desert Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par fours where straight drives unlock easy wedges but longer par fours and par fives build pressure through accuracy needs, with back nine raising stakes via steeper slope and bogey tests.Short (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Distance Control, Green Reading, Chip, Pitch, Precision, Accuracy, Driver, Woods (Hy,5W,3W), Trajectory, Dispersion
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726227 yards5694 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 376 | 500 | 168 | 343 | 489 | 301 | 160 | 395 | 3088 | 358 | 191 | 427 | 508 | 269 | 380 | 124 | 506 | 376 | 3139 | 6227 |
F
Family Tee
Gender: MalePar 723863 yards3532 metersCR 60.4Bogey 78.7Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 39.6 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 39.1 · Slope 96
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 222 | 238 | 402 | 84 | 206 | 317 | 186 | 57 | 245 | 1957 | 243 | 61 | 231 | 379 | 134 | 211 | 43 | 374 | 230 | 1906 | 3863 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726720 yards6145 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.1Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 403 | 539 | 178 | 370 | 512 | 326 | 192 | 420 | 3329 | 377 | 228 | 463 | 554 | 297 | 401 | 132 | 535 | 404 | 3391 | 6720 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 725592 yards5113 metersCR 67.2Bogey 88.6Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 336 | 475 | 135 | 310 | 440 | 272 | 132 | 362 | 2788 | 328 | 151 | 369 | 464 | 245 | 347 | 97 | 457 | 346 | 2804 | 5592 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Painted Desert 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Painted Desert Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Painted Desert Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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37% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Aim17%
59% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Dispersion21%
85% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy14%
Aim13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision16%
Scoring12%
61% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
75% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Precision16%
37% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
61% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
25% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Precision14%
65% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion14%
Scoring13%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started73% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
37% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Black tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
57% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Accuracy24%
49% match
For Silver tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control12%
65% match
For Silver tees
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
21% match
For Silver tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
63% match
For Silver tees
Control woods height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory22%
Precision21%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Silver tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
46% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Aim31%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim14%
69% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
72% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Silver tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
75% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
78% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
62% match
For Family tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Painted Desert Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Painted Desert Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Painted Desert Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Painted Desert Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Painted Desert Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Painted Desert Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5292 yards. The back tees extend to 6720.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Painted Desert Golf Club?
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 Painted Desert Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6720.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Painted Desert 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 Painted Desert Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6720.0 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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