46% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tonto Verde Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Peaks Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Peaks, 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 30%Scoring 23%Precision 16%Dispersion 15%Aim 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Peaks
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Peaks.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jostlund@tontogolf.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
18401 El Circulo Drive
Course Description
Tonto Verde is a premier golf community located in Rio Verde, northeast of Scottsdale, Arizona. It features luxury homes, award-winning golf with two member-owned courses, and a vibrant lifestyle anchored by the Mesquite Grill and clubhouse amenities. The community emphasizes golf living, scenic mountain views, and easy access to nature while remaining close to city life. It serves permanent residents, retirees, and travelers seeking a resort-style, year-round Arizona lifestyle.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Panks and David Graham
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(129 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 Peaks, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of iron precision on par fours that spike bogey risks on key tough holes, while par fives tempt aggressive plays but punish poor position.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726715 yards6140 metersCR 71.9Bogey 95.9Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 402 | 183 | 569 | 351 | 418 | 162 | 496 | 405 | 3387 | 406 | 519 | 174 | 305 | 417 | 196 | 370 | 549 | 392 | 3328 | 6715 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726328 yards5786 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.6Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 373 | 175 | 537 | 323 | 397 | 152 | 470 | 383 | 3177 | 383 | 495 | 166 | 288 | 384 | 192 | 349 | 538 | 356 | 3151 | 6328 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726165 yards5637 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 322 | 175 | 504 | 323 | 397 | 152 | 456 | 379 | 3075 | 370 | 495 | 166 | 288 | 352 | 192 | 349 | 522 | 356 | 3090 | 6165 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Peaks
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Black tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
Trajectory15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Peaks
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Peaks. 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
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≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started70% match
For Black tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring21%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Dispersion39%
Precision20%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
77% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
76% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Aim13%
51% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
81% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
36% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision23%
Trajectory10%
67% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
22% match
For Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
56% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
23% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
38% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
42% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
85% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Aim17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment12%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
46% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision13%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
55% match
For Blue/White tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Aim11%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit varying targets, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
46% match
For Blue/White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Blue/White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Peaks
Get answers to common questions about playing Peaks and what to expect.
How difficult is Peaks for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Peaks challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Peaks?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6440 yards. The back tees extend to 6715.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Peaks?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Peaks and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6715.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Peaks 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 Peaks strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6715.0 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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