Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Picacho Hills Cc.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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 Picacho Hills Cc, 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 all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Picacho Hills Cc.
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6861 Via Campestre, Las Cruces, NM 88007, USA
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Finger
Opened
1979
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Picacho Hills Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 145
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 3 | — | 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 462 | 416 | 184 | 373 | 209 | 524 | 385 | 542 | 3487 | 418 | 543 | 435 | 548 | 386 | 151 | 393 | 162 | 413 | 3449 | 6936 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 290 | 260 | 91 | 240 | 113 | 370 | 293 | 410 | 2388 | 260 | 360 | 280 | 350 | 240 | 105 | 220 | 115 | 280 | 2210 | 4598 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 50.2 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 371 | 381 | 107 | 264 | 115 | 424 | 293 | 457 | 2738 | 299 | 431 | 332 | 408 | 269 | 106 | 264 | 116 | 337 | 2562 | 5300 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 54.3 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 54.2 · Slope 146
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 410 | 387 | 123 | 327 | 168 | 491 | 358 | 498 | 3110 | 376 | 457 | 367 | 518 | 343 | 117 | 353 | 134 | 356 | 3021 | 6131 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Picacho Hills Cc 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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% match to course practice profilePick spot and trust, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Picacho Hills Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 57 days 78 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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Get StartedEliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Picacho Hills Cc and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Picacho Hills Cc challenges consistency. The slope of 144.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5767 yards. The back tees extend to 6936.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.5 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.
At a full length of 6936.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
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 144.0 and yardage reaching 6936.0 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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