70% match
For Black tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palm Desert Resort Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Palm Desert Resort Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palm Desert Resort 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
Scoring 22%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.9
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palm Desert Resort Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palm Desert Resort Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tchavez@theresorter.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
77333 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA
Course Description
Palm Desert Resort Country Club is a gated golf community in Palm Desert, California, featuring a championship 18-hole golf course, clubhouse dining, and abundant amenities. The community comprises 960 single-story condominium homes set among green space and mountain views, with numerous pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and an active social calendar. Residents enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with on-site dining, recreation, and member opportunities, all within proximity to the El Paseo district and desert scenery. The homeowners association oversees professional landscaping, maintenance, and long-term reserve planning to support the community’s amenities.
golf resort community • gated community • 18-hole golf course • clubhouse dining • golf memberships • pickleball courts • tennis courts • luxury condominiums • mountain views • palm desert california • resort lifestyle • green spaces • homeowners association • maintenance-free living • resort recreation • multiple pools • scenic vistas • desert community • desert golf • golf • recreation • public access • country club • leisure activities • leisure and hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Mulleneaux
Opened
1983
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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 Palm Desert Resort Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of iron precision on abundant par fours where back nine intensifies error costs on tougher layouts. Par fives tempt birdies but demand smart positioning to avoid bogey traps.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726543 yards5983 metersCR 71.5Bogey 94.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 346 | 391 | 159 | 484 | 158 | 396 | 531 | 314 | 3114 | 554 | 471 | 203 | 411 | 360 | 351 | 190 | 522 | 367 | 3429 | 6543 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726267 yards5731 metersCR 70.1Bogey 92.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 338 | 369 | 146 | 478 | 151 | 369 | 520 | 308 | 3006 | 530 | 429 | 183 | 394 | 349 | 329 | 178 | 511 | 358 | 3261 | 6267 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725980 yards5468 metersCR 68.7Bogey 90.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 14 | — | 11 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 318 | 350 | 132 | 461 | 133 | 361 | 504 | 288 | 2858 | 481 | 429 | 168 | 382 | 341 | 323 | 150 | 505 | 343 | 3122 | 5980 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palm Desert Resort 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile76% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
37% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Palm Desert Resort Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palm Desert Resort 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
Precision15%
51% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Aim12%
63% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring11%
63% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim14%
Distance Control13%
29% match
For Green tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Green tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
46% match
For Green tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
52% match
For Green tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
55% match
For Green tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading9%
19% match
For Green tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For Green tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring28%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Precision13%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Accuracy21%
72% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
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Toyota Tour Cup @ Palm Desert Resort CC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Desert Resort Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Palm Desert Resort Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Palm Desert Resort Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Palm Desert Resort Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palm Desert Resort Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6262 yards. The back tees extend to 6543.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palm Desert Resort Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Palm Desert Resort Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6543.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Palm Desert Resort Country 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 Palm Desert Resort Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6543.0 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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