Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Papago Golf Course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Papago Golf Course, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Papago Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
dcrawford@golfpapago.com
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Zachary, Rob, and Alexander can help you get in shape for Papago Golf Course.
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Head Golf Professional
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5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Bell, Billy Fuller
Opened
1963
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Papago Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 49.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 545 | 386 | 467 | 233 | 383 | 442 | 454 | 253 | 542 | 3705 | 525 | 187 | 322 | 402 | 442 | 585 | 442 | 243 | 464 | 3612 | 7317 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 545 | 350 | 438 | 233 | 371 | 442 | 411 | 253 | 542 | 3585 | 525 | 158 | 322 | 376 | 393 | 585 | 420 | 243 | 441 | 3463 | 7048 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | — | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 540 | 350 | 438 | 208 | 371 | 398 | 411 | 206 | 475 | 3397 | 505 | 158 | 304 | 376 | 393 | 545 | 420 | 232 | 441 | 3374 | 6771 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Papago Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Papago Golf Course. 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.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Papago Golf Course hole by hole data. Contains 52 practice days and 48 unique drills.
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Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Papago Golf Course and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Papago Golf Course challenges consistency. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 7044 yards. The back tees extend to 7317.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.7 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.
At a full length of 7317.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 7317.0 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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