42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Cholla Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cholla, 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 16%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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cholla
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
![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: 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cholla.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mbarr@wekopa.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
18200 East Toh Vee Circle
Course Description
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is a desert golf destination in the Scottsdale area, operated on Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation land. It features two award-winning courses, the Cholla and Saguaro, set in the Sonoran Desert with no homes or roads intruding on the landscape, offering a pure outdoor golf experience. The club emphasizes golf quality, picturesque scenery, and guest-focused service, including dining options and regional entertainment. Located near Fort McDowell, Arizona, it markets itself as Arizona’s ultimate golf experience with a strong reputation among national golf publications and fans.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Scott Miller
Opened
2001
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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 Cholla, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests power on repeated long par fives forcing layup or go decisions with big score swings possible. Par fours add constant iron pressure while par threes demand long precise pokes to stay safe.
C
Cholla Tee
Gender: MalePar 727178 yards6564 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.9Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.5 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 570 | 177 | 468 | 200 | 435 | 347 | 604 | 428 | 3577 | 604 | 216 | 388 | 417 | 174 | 346 | 470 | 560 | 426 | 3601 | 7178 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: MalePar 726624 yards6057 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.4Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 526 | 164 | 416 | 191 | 367 | 317 | 585 | 381 | 3276 | 563 | 205 | 357 | 392 | 155 | 297 | 429 | 548 | 402 | 3348 | 6624 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725958 yards5448 metersCR 73.6Bogey 104.2Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.0 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 500 | 145 | 385 | 145 | 320 | 260 | 557 | 320 | 2942 | 471 | 179 | 331 | 346 | 148 | 264 | 371 | 525 | 381 | 3016 | 5958 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cholla
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 profile48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Cholla
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cholla. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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48% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
72% match
For White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
49% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment27%
Aim25%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim21%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring16%
Distance Control12%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment22%
63% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
71% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Scoring18%
32% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring33%
Visualization14%
56% match
For Cholla tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
80% match
For Cholla tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Precision19%
66% match
For Cholla tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started59% match
For Cholla tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
44% match
For Cholla tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
42% match
For Cholla tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Cholla tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Cholla tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
70% match
For Cholla tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Aim12%
68% match
For Cholla tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
70% match
For Cholla tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Scoring11%
67% match
For Cholla tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
35% match
For Cholla tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Cholla tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Cholla tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring11%
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Get Started40% match
For Cholla tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Cholla tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Cholla tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Cholla tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
37% match
For Purple tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
76% match
For Purple tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Purple tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
Aim18%
70% match
For Purple tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Purple tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
64% match
For Purple tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
42% match
For Purple tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For Purple tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
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Get Started72% match
For Purple tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Purple tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
78% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
65% match
For Purple tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Purple tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Aim14%
Alignment11%
61% match
For Purple tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
75% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Scoring13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cholla
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 Cholla
Get answers to common questions about playing Cholla and what to expect.
How difficult is Cholla for mid-handicap golfers?
Cholla is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cholla?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6568 yards. The back tees extend to 7178.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cholla?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Cholla and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7178.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Cholla and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Cholla strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7178.0 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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