26% match
For Dorado tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Gallery Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 17%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.
17.3
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
31.9
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.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mnuechterlein@gallerygolf.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
14000 North Dove Mountain Boulevard
Course Description
The Golf Club at Dove Mountain, located in Arizona, features a luxury golf course designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. This 27-hole course integrates the natural beauty of the High Sonoran Desert and the Tortolita Mountain Range, offering a unique blend of challenges for golfers at all levels. Known for hosting prestigious events such as the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship, the resort provides exceptional amenities including extensive practice areas and an award-winning clubhouse. Ideal for both casual outings and formal events, it caters to groups of all sizes for golf outings and special occasions.
golf • luxury golf resort • Jack Nicklaus design • tournament course • desert golf • golf outings • golf events • practice facilities • sports and recreation
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Fought
Opened
2003
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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 Dorado
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from long par fives where poor positioning risks big scores, alongside varied par fours needing iron control and quick short par threes for easy pars.
A
Azul/Verde Tee
Gender: MalePar 726462 yards5909 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.6Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 525 | 432 | 171 | 444 | 545 | 376 | 256 | 128 | 417 | 3294 | 470 | 341 | 308 | 449 | 130 | 402 | 138 | 512 | 418 | 3168 | 6462 |
D
Dorado Tee
Gender: MalePar 727224 yards6606 metersCR 74.5Bogey 101.4Slope 145
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 51.2 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 585 | 456 | 221 | 458 | 606 | 421 | 313 | 167 | 443 | 3670 | 525 | 397 | 358 | 480 | 150 | 429 | 175 | 597 | 443 | 3554 | 7224 |
V
Verde Tee
Gender: MalePar 726206 yards5675 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.9Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 525 | 359 | 171 | 400 | 545 | 376 | 256 | 128 | 390 | 3150 | 470 | 341 | 308 | 418 | 120 | 363 | 138 | 512 | 386 | 3056 | 6206 |
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile26% match
For Dorado tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started76% match
For Dorado tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Dorado tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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68% match
For Dorado tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Dorado tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Dorado tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Dorado tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For Dorado tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Dorado tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Dorado tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
71% match
For Dorado tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Dorado tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Dorado tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
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Get Started68% match
For Dorado tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
58% match
For Dorado tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Dorado tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Dorado tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Precision14%
60% match
For Dorado tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Dorado tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion15%
34% match
For Dorado tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Dorado tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Dorado tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Dorado tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Dorado tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
38% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started41% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Scoring40%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
52% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
75% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Control short iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
62% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP7 drills
Trajectory23%
Precision21%
Scoring20%
41% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
75% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
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Get Started59% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Precision18%
Aim17%
68% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion21%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Azul/Verde tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim21%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Verde tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
59% match
For Verde tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision26%
Dispersion11%
56% match
For Verde tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment30%
Aim13%
60% match
For Verde tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
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United States•54 holes
NCAA Marana Regional
5/18/2026
Stroke Play
NCAA Division I (Men)
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NCAA Marana Regional
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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?
Players often find South technically exacting. Its 145.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6715 yards. The back tees extend to 7224.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 South and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7224.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
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 145.0 and yardage reaching 7224.0 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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