Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunrise Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Rancho Mirage, CA, United States
Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

180

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Sunrise Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunrise 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 22%Precision 17%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.

18.3
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sunrise Country Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Driving Range43 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sunrise Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

71601 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bill Watts Jr.

Opened

1950

Google Reviews

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4.7(135 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 Sunrise Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short-iron pressure from compact par fours and frequent par three tests, building scoring risk on top difficulty indexed holes amid overall playable layout.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: FemalePar 643927 yards3591 metersCR 60.7Bogey 84.0Slope 99

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 42.8 · Slope 100

Back Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 41.2 · Slope 98

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434443434333334434343164
Handicap111713197315541016122188146
Yardage253116256305236154301125294204020414013926828912530014527718873927

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunrise 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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% match to course practice profile
42% match
For Blue tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Blue tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision22%
Trajectory10%

11 Week Flagship Program for Sunrise Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunrise 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–56 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Read Subtle Breaks

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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35% match
For Blue tees

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Blue tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%

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71% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Aim15%
67% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Blue tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
56% match
For White tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
80% match
For White tees

Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Scoring16%

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74% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For White tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For White tees

Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Gold tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

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67% match
For Gold tees

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Gold tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Gold tees

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

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
58% match
For Gold tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Scoring12%
40% match
For Gold tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion30%
Scoring25%
74% match
For Gold tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
79% match
For Gold tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
66% match
For Gold tees

Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%

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65% match
For Gold tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Aim23%
82% match
For Gold tees

Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
Aim17%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Sunrise Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Sunrise Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Sunrise Country Club technically exacting. The 99.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 60.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunrise Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3731 yards. The back tees extend to 3927.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Sunrise Country Club?

With a course rating of 60.7 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 Sunrise Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 3927.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Sunrise Country Club 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 Sunrise Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 99.0 and yardage reaching 3927.0 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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