43% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Boulders Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 24%Scoring 21%Aim 21%Precision 18%Alignment 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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Ryan.McKay@TheBoulders.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
34631 North Tom Darlington Drive
Course Description
The Boulders Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Carefree, Arizona, offering championship golf along with clubhouse amenities and related resort experiences. The property features a full suite of golf services including tee times, golf academy and lessons, and group and tournament services, along with on-site dining and spa options. Located at The Boulders, the club emphasizes a luxury guest experience in the Sonoran Desert with scenic course layouts and substantial member and guest programming.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jay Morrish
Opened
1983
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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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron pressure from packed par fours that demand spot-on distance control, plus long par fives where position beats power to dodge big trouble, all raising score risk on a slope that hits average players hard.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716874 yards6286 metersCR 72.6Bogey 99.3Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.3 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 150 | 411 | 420 | 541 | 351 | 184 | 455 | 398 | 3351 | 219 | 597 | 348 | 412 | 534 | 150 | 223 | 450 | 590 | 3523 | 6874 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716699 yards6126 metersCR 71.8Bogey 98.2Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 150 | 411 | 420 | 541 | 351 | 184 | 455 | 398 | 3330 | 219 | 597 | 321 | 412 | 534 | 150 | 198 | 411 | 527 | 3369 | 6699 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716216 yards5684 metersCR 69.9Bogey 94.9Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 12 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 135 | 365 | 387 | 524 | 336 | 159 | 428 | 380 | 3092 | 197 | 547 | 294 | 359 | 514 | 140 | 175 | 371 | 527 | 3124 | 6216 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Black tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For Black tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Aim12%
67% match
For Black tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
45% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Aim16%
80% match
For Black tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
39% match
For Black tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started25% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
32% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
51% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control10%
73% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Precision15%
64% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Aim16%
52% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim11%
67% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
52% match
For White tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
19% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
25% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment20%
61% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Alignment11%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
89% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
67% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
71% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control28%
Aim15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
56% match
For Blue tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion21%
Aim20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
South presents a demanding test. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6545 yards. The back tees extend to 6874.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 72.6 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is South and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6874.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is South 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 South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6874.0 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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