Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Silverrock Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Silverrock Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Silverrock Resort, 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 Silverrock Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Silverrock Resort.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rduncan@silverrock.org
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Facilities
Location
79179 Ahmanson Ln, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA
Course Description
Owned by the City of La Quinta and Managed by Landmark Golf Management, SilverRock Resort's Arnold Palmer Classic Course is a challenging 7,578 yards sprawling over 200 acres with massive native bunkers and stunning water features. Set against the backdrop and natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains, SilverRock is a former home course of the PGA Tour's Bob Hope Classic from 2008-2011. The Clubhouse, which is situated in rocky outcroppings, is a charming renovation of the former working-ranch hacienda, built by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ahmanson of Home Savings & Loan renown. As a City of La Quinta development project, the master plan includes 36 holes of championship golf, a world-class practice center, retail venues, with luxury and boutique hotels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2005
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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 Silverrock Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.5 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 542 | 158 | 355 | 298 | 375 | 509 | 140 | 375 | 3095 | 327 | 156 | 460 | 95 | 514 | 368 | 169 | 499 | 282 | 2870 | 5965 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 447 | 128 | 287 | 215 | 329 | 473 | 100 | 328 | 2616 | 287 | 137 | 429 | 71 | 433 | 353 | 161 | 441 | 161 | 2473 | 5089 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.2 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 502 | 146 | 314 | 263 | 375 | 509 | 118 | 375 | 2945 | 312 | 156 | 460 | 87 | 454 | 368 | 169 | 464 | 254 | 2724 | 5669 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Silverrock Resort
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Silverrock Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Silverrock Resort. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it soft: consistent length on short shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
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Get StartedMatch swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedCheck setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Silverrock Resort
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 Silverrock Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Silverrock Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Silverrock Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
Silverrock Resort presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Silverrock Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5527 yards. The back tees extend to 5965.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Silverrock Resort?
With a course rating of 74.8 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 Silverrock Resort and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5965.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Silverrock Resort and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Silverrock Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 5965.0 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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