24% match
For Moose tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Palms Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
The Palms Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Palms Golf 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 24%Precision 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Palms Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Palms Golf 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
57000 Palms Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brian Curley, Fred Couples
Opened
1999
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⭐4.8(63 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 The Palms Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Moose
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a steady test of distance control and accuracy on successive par fours, building to intense back nine decisions where long par fives heighten bogey risks.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 707047 yards6444 metersCR 74.6Bogey 100.5Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 180 | 399 | 380 | 218 | 515 | 407 | 202 | 446 | 3176 | 475 | 478 | 455 | 402 | 632 | 168 | 235 | 480 | 546 | 3871 | 7047 |
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706768 yards6189 metersCR 73.3Bogey 98.6Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.4 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 180 | 399 | 380 | 218 | 515 | 407 | 202 | 446 | 3176 | 389 | 454 | 427 | 386 | 608 | 145 | 213 | 450 | 520 | 3592 | 6768 |
M
Moose Tee
Gender: MalePar 726230 yards5697 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 139 | 358 | 302 | 180 | 493 | 354 | 168 | 372 | 2739 | 369 | 478 | 393 | 374 | 577 | 130 | 180 | 480 | 510 | 3491 | 6230 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Palms Golf 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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Moose tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Moose tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
67% match
For Moose tees
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Palms Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Palms Golf Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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71% match
For Moose tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started61% match
For Moose tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Moose tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring33%
Accuracy19%
47% match
For Moose tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
71% match
For Moose tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Aim16%
61% match
For Moose tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
71% match
For Moose tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Moose tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Moose tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Moose tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
75% match
For Moose tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
72% match
For Moose tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim31%
Scoring17%
59% match
For Black/Blue 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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Get Started52% match
For Black/Blue tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control31%
Visualization25%
76% match
For Black/Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring22%
Dispersion11%
25% match
For Black/Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy30%
Visualization26%
58% match
For Black/Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For Black/Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
57% match
For Black/Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision21%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Black/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
77% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Black/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
Aim20%
62% match
For Black/Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Black/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Black/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started41% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Visualization13%
61% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
38% match
For Black/Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Accuracy17%
39% match
For Black/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Black/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Black/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Black/Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics18%
Precision17%
62% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
41% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
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Get Started75% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Black tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Black tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Palms Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Palms Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Palms Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Palms Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6638 yards. The back tees extend to 7047.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Palms Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Palms Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7047.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The Palms Golf Club and how should I play it?
The Palms Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 The Palms Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7047.0 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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