See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Reserve
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
The Reserve Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Reserve, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Reserve
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Reserve.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mpolione@thereserveclub.com
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Facilities
Location
74001 Reserve Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210, USA
Course Description
The Reserve Club is a private golf club and residential community located in Indian Wells, California. It offers an upscale lifestyle and exclusive access to a golf experience set within the Coachella Valley’s native desert landscape. The community combines private membership with real estate opportunities, emphasizing a serene yet refined environment for members and guests. The club markets itself as a secluded, gated enclave that blends golf, recreation, and desert living.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish
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 The Reserve, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 296 | 151 | 322 | 282 | 440 | 230 | 146 | 311 | 2638 | 362 | 140 | 469 | 355 | 291 | 422 | 113 | 137 | 428 | 2717 | 5355 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.8 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 296 | 151 | 358 | 315 | 440 | 240 | 146 | 385 | 2791 | 368 | 140 | 469 | 385 | 291 | 447 | 113 | 152 | 460 | 2825 | 5616 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 206 | 108 | 322 | 282 | 405 | 230 | 115 | 311 | 2389 | 362 | 118 | 394 | 355 | 264 | 422 | 98 | 137 | 428 | 2578 | 4967 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Reserve
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 profileStop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for The Reserve
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Reserve. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Reserve
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Reserve
Get answers to common questions about playing The Reserve and what to expect.
How difficult is The Reserve for mid-handicap golfers?
The Reserve presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Reserve?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5292 yards. The back tees extend to 5616.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Reserve?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 The Reserve and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5616.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Reserve 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 The Reserve strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5616.0 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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