57% match
For Obsidian tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Safford Mt Graham Gc
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Safford Mt Graham Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Safford Mt Graham Gc, 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 26%Scoring 20%Precision 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
20.1
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Safford Mt Graham Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Safford Mt Graham Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dcurran@mtgrahamgolf.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
4250 W Golf Course Rd, Thatcher, AZ 85552, USA
Course Description
Mt. Graham Golf Club is a walker-friendly, 18-hole par-72 golf course located in the Thatcher/Safford area of Arizona. The course features yardages of 6354 for men and 5691 for women, with a rating and slope that provide a challenging round amid water and sand hazards. The club offers tee times, dining options, a course tour, and information about the staff and directions, operated by the City of Safford. It serves local residents and visitors seeking a traditional golf experience on a scenic desert course.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(91 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 Safford Mt Graham Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Obsidian
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests on short par fours from tee to wedge approach, with scoring risks spiking on sparse longer par fives and tricky short ones demanding flawless positioning.
A
Azurite Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724992 yards4565 metersCR 67.0Bogey 94.0Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 497 | 337 | 276 | 296 | 287 | 121 | 268 | 256 | 2583 | 280 | 377 | 289 | 121 | 362 | 245 | 267 | 93 | 375 | 2409 | 4992 |
C
Copper Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726232 yards5699 metersCR 74.8Bogey 105.3Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 478 | 370 | 360 | 309 | 408 | 184 | 398 | 415 | 3277 | 300 | 517 | 304 | 140 | 471 | 355 | 349 | 135 | 384 | 2955 | 6232 |
O
Obsidian Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726573 yards6010 metersCR 76.1Bogey 107.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 519 | 406 | 374 | 317 | 424 | 197 | 410 | 425 | 3437 | 312 | 527 | 354 | 170 | 485 | 367 | 361 | 162 | 398 | 3136 | 6573 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Safford Mt Graham Gc
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 profile42% match
For Obsidian tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For Obsidian tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control25%
Precision14%
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Get Started48% match
For Obsidian tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Safford Mt Graham Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Safford Mt Graham Gc. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For Obsidian tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Aim18%
38% match
For Obsidian tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
52% match
For Obsidian tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment28%
Scoring23%
50% match
For Obsidian tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
52% match
For Obsidian tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
59% match
For Obsidian tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim25%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Obsidian tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
73% match
For Obsidian tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
50% match
For Obsidian tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Accuracy24%
68% match
For Obsidian tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
54% match
For Obsidian tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
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Get Started58% match
For Obsidian tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Obsidian tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Obsidian tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy22%
Alignment22%
58% match
For Obsidian tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Dispersion15%
38% match
For Obsidian tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Obsidian tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Obsidian tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Obsidian tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
42% match
For Azurite tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Azurite tees
Control rollout, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring30%
Precision10%
65% match
For Azurite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For Azurite tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started54% match
For Azurite tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion25%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Azurite tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Azurite tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Azurite tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Azurite tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
70% match
For Azurite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For Azurite tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Azurite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Azurite tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Azurite tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Azurite tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Azurite tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started65% match
For Azurite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision26%
Alignment12%
48% match
For Copper tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Copper tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
66% match
For Copper tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Copper tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
79% match
For Copper tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For Copper tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
36% match
For Copper tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
48% match
For Copper tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Safford Mt Graham Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Safford Mt Graham Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Safford Mt Graham Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Safford Mt Graham Gc presents a demanding test. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Safford Mt Graham Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5782 yards. The back tees extend to 6573.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Safford Mt Graham Gc?
With a course rating of 76.1 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 Safford Mt Graham Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6573.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Safford Mt Graham Gc 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 Safford Mt Graham Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6573.0 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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