Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rancho Manana Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
224
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
Rancho Manana Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rancho Manana Golf 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rancho Manana Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rancho Manana Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
5734 E Rancho Manana Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Course Description
Rancho Manana Golf Club is a golf course located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in historic Cave Creek, Arizona. It features a par 70 championship course with dramatic elevation changes and unspoiled desert terrain.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Johnston
Opened
1989
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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 Rancho Manana Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 40.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 40.7 · Slope 105
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 256 | 237 | 253 | 108 | 362 | 125 | 223 | 143 | 1969 | 358 | 107 | 262 | 258 | 115 | 219 | 419 | 106 | 350 | 2194 | 4163 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.7 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 354 | 332 | 308 | 163 | 425 | 205 | 259 | 185 | 2597 | 444 | 123 | 382 | 348 | 137 | 334 | 469 | 149 | 503 | 2889 | 5486 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 306 | 296 | 290 | 143 | 393 | 165 | 238 | 162 | 2338 | 400 | 112 | 346 | 294 | 126 | 310 | 456 | 128 | 455 | 2627 | 4965 |
White/Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 306 | 237 | 253 | 143 | 393 | 125 | 238 | 143 | 2100 | 400 | 112 | 262 | 294 | 126 | 219 | 419 | 128 | 350 | 2310 | 4410 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rancho Manana Golf 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Rancho Manana Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rancho Manana Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
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)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedGet up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Rancho Manana Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho Manana Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rancho Manana Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rancho Manana Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Rancho Manana Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rancho Manana Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4824 yards. The back tees extend to 5486.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rancho Manana Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Rancho Manana Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5486.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Rancho Manana Golf Club and how should I play it?
Rancho Manana Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Rancho Manana Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5486.0 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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