Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for San Marcos Golf & Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

183

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

San Marcos Golf & Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for San Marcos Golf & 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

Distance Control 26%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%

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.

18.5
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for San Marcos Golf & Country Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

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

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about San Marcos Golf & Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

mrus@sanmarcosresort.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

100 N Dakota St, Chandler, AZ 85225, USA

Course Description

San Marcos Golf Resort is a historic golf course located in Chandler, Arizona. Established in 1913 as the state’s first all-green grass course, it features a par-72, 6661-yard layout with scenic water features and native flora. The property includes a redesigned clubhouse, a full-service golf shop, and dining spaces near downtown Chandler, offering tournament packages and outings for groups of varying sizes.

historic golf course • chandler az golf • par-72 course • golf outings • tournament packages • golf shop • clubhouse • dog-leg par 4s • golf getaways • downtown chandler attractions • grill 60 • private events • golf course history • public golf course • the first tee • green greens • water features • native flora and fauna • walking distance to restaurants • golf course • golf instruction • tournaments • event hosting • restaurant • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Harry J Collis/Willie Watson

Opened

1928

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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 San Marcos Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course tests players with relentless par four battles that pressure tee shots and irons, while par fives offer birdie windows amid scoring risks from tough rankings.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 726472 yards5918 metersCR 71.0Bogey 93.9Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 122

Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443454435364443434553672
Handicap311511579171324181614612810
Yardage381360214469478394404158460331847437830612832020735848150231546472

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for San Marcos Golf & 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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Showing 46 Programs

% match to course practice profile
74% match
For Black tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring25%
Alignment10%
53% match
For Black tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy19%
Dispersion14%

14 Week Flagship Program for San Marcos Golf & Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for San Marcos Golf & Country 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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–23 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–34 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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70% match
For Black tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Black tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Black tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%

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63% match
For Black tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
80% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
55% match
For Blue tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%

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59% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Blue tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment24%
Aim12%
62% match
For Red tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%

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66% match
For Red tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion20%
73% match
For Red tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For Red tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
27% match
For White tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
49% match
For White tees

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Aim26%
Dispersion19%

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61% match
For White tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring17%
27% match
For White tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at San Marcos Golf & Country Club

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos Golf & Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing San Marcos Golf & Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is San Marcos Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find San Marcos Golf & Country Club technically exacting. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at San Marcos Golf & Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5870 yards. The back tees extend to 6472.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at San Marcos Golf & Country Club?

With a course rating of 71.0 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 San Marcos Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6472.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is San Marcos Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?

San Marcos Golf & 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 San Marcos Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6472.0 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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