70% match
For Nickalus tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Superstition Mountain Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Prospector Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prospector, 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 27%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%
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
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prospector
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prospector.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mbrooks@superstitionmtngc.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
8000 East Club Village Drive
Course Description
Superstition Mountain is a private golf and country club in Arizona featuring two Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole courses, a fully appointed Sports Club, and a luxurious clubhouse. Located near Phoenix, the club emphasizes luxury amenities, dining, fitness, and social events within a gated community setting. Members enjoy exclusive access to championship golf, comprehensive practice facilities, and personalized service in a close-knit, lifestyle-focused environment.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus/Gary Nicklaus
Opened
1998
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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 Prospector, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Nickalus
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers frequent short par four and par three approaches that reward iron precision to hold scores, while long par fives with top difficulty rankings create ongoing bogey threats and demand careful play.
C
Copper Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726274 yards5737 metersCR 76.4Bogey 108.8Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.5 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.3 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 498 | 435 | 140 | 396 | 346 | 537 | 182 | 392 | 3280 | 314 | 386 | 163 | 534 | 283 | 281 | 384 | 141 | 508 | 2994 | 6274 |
N
Nickalus Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727225 yards6607 metersCR 81.7Bogey 116.7Slope 149
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 41.5 · BR 59.1 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 40.2 · BR 57.6 · Slope 148
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 535 | 487 | 184 | 445 | 406 | 579 | 236 | 442 | 3732 | 369 | 423 | 220 | 589 | 331 | 370 | 446 | 192 | 553 | 3493 | 7225 |
N
Nicklaus/Iron Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726966 yards6370 metersCR 79.6Bogey 113.9Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.3 · BR 57.7 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 56.2 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 535 | 460 | 184 | 408 | 406 | 550 | 212 | 413 | 3586 | 369 | 416 | 190 | 552 | 331 | 370 | 407 | 192 | 553 | 3380 | 6966 |
S
Silver/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725597 yards5118 metersCR 71.5Bogey 100.9Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 467 | 337 | 134 | 332 | 333 | 480 | 150 | 329 | 2916 | 314 | 288 | 120 | 459 | 252 | 281 | 318 | 141 | 508 | 2681 | 5597 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prospector
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Nickalus tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Nickalus tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
64% match
For Nickalus tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Prospector
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prospector. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For Nickalus tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%
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Get Started60% match
For Nickalus tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
59% match
For Nickalus tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
69% match
For Nickalus tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For Nickalus tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Nickalus tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Nickalus tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Nickalus tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Nickalus tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
70% match
For Nickalus tees
Hit intended line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For Nickalus tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment17%
Scoring13%
64% match
For Nickalus tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Nickalus tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
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Get Started61% match
For Nickalus tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For Nickalus tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Nicklaus/Iron tees
Set up for success, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
52% match
For Nicklaus/Iron tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
49% match
For Nicklaus/Iron tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
18% match
For Nicklaus/Iron tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
46% match
For Copper tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
67% match
For Copper tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For Copper tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
59% match
For Copper tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Copper tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Copper tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started24% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment25%
Accuracy12%
41% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy30%
Visualization26%
67% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
38% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Precision34%
Trajectory10%
63% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Aim32%
Scoring25%
47% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
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Get Started51% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Scoring13%
73% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prospector
Get answers to common questions about playing Prospector and what to expect.
How difficult is Prospector for mid-handicap golfers?
Prospector is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 149.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 81.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prospector?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6411 yards. The back tees extend to 7225.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prospector?
With a course rating of 81.7 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 Prospector and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7225.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Prospector 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 Prospector strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 149.0 and yardage reaching 7225.0 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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