Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rio Rico Resort & Country Club

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Rio Rico, AZ, United States

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Total Programs

18 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Rio Rico Resort & Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rio Rico Resort & Country 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

Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Aim 19%Precision 16%Dispersion 12%

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.

Average HCP

8.7

Minimum HCP

26.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Rio Rico Resort & Country Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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

Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Rio Rico Resort & Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

jane@rioricogolfclub.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

1069 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico, AZ 85648, USA

Course Description

Rio Rico Golf Club is a historic golf course in Rio Rico, Arizona, managed by Sustainable Golf Management, Inc. The course, originally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., is being restored with a focus on sustainable agronomy while preserving its Sonoran design heritage. The club is designated as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and features birding trails and open-air landscapes that complement a round of golf. Visitors can access tee times and pricing, and enjoy on-site dining at Calabasas Station Grill within the Calabasas Station complex.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Opened

1971

Google Reviews

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⭐3.5(19 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rio Rico Resort & Country 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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Control 9 Ft Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring20%

Distance Control17%

Accuracy15%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision27%

Scoring18%

Dispersion15%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Rio Rico Resort & Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rio Rico Resort & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 1–2≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Precision Short Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills

Trajectory29%

Mechanics23%

Precision22%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills

Alignment32%

Accuracy24%

Scoring24%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills

Aim23%

Precision20%

Dispersion16%

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Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control29%

Visualization21%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control37%

Precision16%

Trajectory15%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Distance Control36%

Scoring20%

Aim14%

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Dispersion25%

Precision23%

Scoring19%

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Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Mechanics30%

Precision25%

Trajectory18%

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Precision Mid-Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring24%

Distance Control22%

Accuracy15%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring27%

Precision16%

Distance Control15%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Rio Rico Resort & Country 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 Rio Rico Resort & Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Rio Rico Resort & Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Rio Rico Resort & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Rio Rico Resort & Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rio Rico Resort & Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Rio Rico Resort & Country Club?

With a course rating of 70 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 Rio Rico Resort & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Rio Rico Resort & Country Club and how should I play it?

Rio Rico Resort & Country 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 Rio Rico Resort & Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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