Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Westin Rancho Mirage
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Westin Rancho Mirage Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Westin Rancho Mirage, 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 Westin Rancho Mirage
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
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.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Westin Rancho Mirage.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
71333 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harold Heers
Opened
1985
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 433 | 165 | 418 | 539 | 334 | 445 | 190 | 450 | 3345 | 407 | 199 | 502 | 410 | 418 | 412 | 164 | 409 | 386 | 3307 | 6652 |
Black/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 393 | 165 | 418 | 507 | 334 | 427 | 190 | 406 | 3211 | 407 | 170 | 502 | 377 | 400 | 412 | 164 | 390 | 386 | 3208 | 6419 |
Gold/Silver Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 384 | 142 | 353 | 507 | 322 | 383 | 135 | 366 | 2932 | 372 | 151 | 454 | 351 | 335 | 363 | 139 | 357 | 370 | 2892 | 5824 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Westin Rancho Mirage
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Westin Rancho Mirage
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Westin Rancho Mirage. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Westin Rancho Mirage
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
18TH ANNUAL FCG MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
5/15/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Westin Rancho Mirage
Get answers to common questions about playing Westin Rancho Mirage and what to expect.
How difficult is Westin Rancho Mirage for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Westin Rancho Mirage challenges consistency. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Westin Rancho Mirage?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6238 yards. The back tees extend to 6652.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Westin Rancho Mirage?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Westin Rancho Mirage and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6652.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Westin Rancho Mirage 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 Westin Rancho Mirage strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6652.0 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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