42% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Papago Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Papago Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 26%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 19%Precision 15%Aim 14%
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.
15.7
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Papago Golf Course
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
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 | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Papago Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dcrawford@golfpapago.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
5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. Bell, Billy Fuller
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(780 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 Papago Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests via long par fours that squeeze drives and irons for pars, paired with par fives that invite birdies but spike scores on mishits.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727317 yards6691 metersCR 74.7Bogey 98.6Slope 129
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 |
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727048 yards6445 metersCR 73.0Bogey 96.3Slope 126
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 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726771 yards6191 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.7Slope 124
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Papago Golf Course
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 profile41% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Papago Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision24%
Scoring10%
51% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
30% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
44% match
For Black tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
46% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Visualization27%
46% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
56% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading15%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
41% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
64% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Precision17%
63% match
For Black/Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
60% match
For Black/Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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Get Started75% match
For Black/Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Black/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control14%
Precision13%
63% match
For Black/Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Black/Blue tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For Black/Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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United States
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3/6/2026
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5/24/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Papago Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Papago Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Papago Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Papago Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Papago Golf Course?
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.
How long is Papago Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7317.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Papago Golf Course 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 Papago Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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