39% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Payson Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Payson Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Payson 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Alignment 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Payson Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Payson Golf Course.
Contact Information
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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
1504 W Country Club Dr, Payson, AZ 85541, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1960
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⭐3.7(130 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 Payson Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron precision on compact par fours and threes that pressure scoring, with par fives mixing risk for bogeys or better through controlled play.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715042 yards4610 metersCR 63.5Bogey 83.2Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.1 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 41.1 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 439 | 178 | 365 | 435 | 120 | 262 | 328 | 146 | 392 | 2665 | 309 | 283 | 328 | 248 | 103 | 230 | 335 | 117 | 424 | 2377 | 5042 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715757 yards5264 metersCR 66.5Bogey 87.6Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.5 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 453 | 193 | 383 | 504 | 137 | 282 | 342 | 163 | 498 | 2955 | 321 | 360 | 341 | 349 | 119 | 318 | 342 | 127 | 525 | 2802 | 5757 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715495 yards5025 metersCR 65.0Bogey 85.3Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.0 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.3 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 453 | 193 | 383 | 504 | 137 | 282 | 342 | 163 | 395 | 2852 | 321 | 360 | 341 | 275 | 119 | 233 | 342 | 127 | 525 | 2643 | 5495 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Payson 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Yellow tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Payson Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Payson Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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66% match
For Yellow tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
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Get Started74% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Aim20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Accuracy15%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion28%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
43% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
63% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Precision14%
48% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision15%
Distance Control15%
49% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim18%
Scoring12%
84% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control12%
52% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
81% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment37%
Aim26%
Scoring22%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
54% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy27%
Visualization16%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
51% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
51% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
40% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
30% match
For Red tees
Control short iron height, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision18%
33% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
75% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring14%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
75% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Payson Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Payson Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Payson Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Payson Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 66.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Payson Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5400 yards. The back tees extend to 5757.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Payson Golf Course?
With a course rating of 66.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Payson Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5757.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Payson Golf Course 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 Payson Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 5757.0 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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