59% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thunderbird Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Thunderbird Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thunderbird Country 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 29%Scoring 21%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thunderbird Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thunderbird Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ndekock@thunderbirdcc.org
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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
70737 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Dawson
Opened
1952
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.9(71 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 Thunderbird Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Ryder Cup
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four tests where iron accuracy controls scoring paths. Front-loaded difficulty pressures steady starts to prevent back-nine chases.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716480 yards5925 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 402 | 503 | 389 | 400 | 202 | 547 | 142 | 372 | 3343 | 385 | 360 | 326 | 368 | 206 | 530 | 178 | 381 | 403 | 3137 | 6480 |
B
Bronze Tee
Gender: MalePar 715756 yards5263 metersCR 67.8Bogey 90.2Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 363 | 460 | 334 | 334 | 169 | 486 | 108 | 333 | 2928 | 347 | 327 | 295 | 330 | 171 | 483 | 155 | 350 | 370 | 2828 | 5756 |
R
Ryder Cup Tee
Gender: MalePar 716815 yards6232 metersCR 72.8Bogey 97.4Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 455 | 523 | 389 | 414 | 211 | 590 | 190 | 405 | 3563 | 385 | 360 | 344 | 368 | 226 | 580 | 178 | 381 | 430 | 3252 | 6815 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thunderbird Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision26%
Aim16%
69% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Feel the distance, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Precision11%
14 Week Flagship Program for Thunderbird Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thunderbird Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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79% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
64% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Alignment12%
46% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
47% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
81% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
57% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started61% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
53% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
61% match
For Ryder Cup tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
46% match
For Black tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
54% match
For Black tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min26 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
38% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
60% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy28%
Precision10%
57% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
46% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started47% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
Distance Control15%
72% 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%
63% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion12%
64% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
53% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
57% match
For Bronze tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment17%
Trajectory14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For Bronze tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Bronze tees
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim36%
Distance Control16%
Precision13%
32% match
For Bronze tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Bronze tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For Bronze tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
80% match
For Bronze tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
64% match
For Bronze tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For Bronze tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Bronze tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Accuracy13%
47% match
For Bronze tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim33%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Bronze tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Thunderbird Country Club
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 Thunderbird Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thunderbird Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thunderbird Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Thunderbird Country Club technically exacting. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thunderbird Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6286 yards. The back tees extend to 6815.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thunderbird Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Thunderbird Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6815.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Thunderbird Country Club 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 Thunderbird Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6815.0 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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