28% match
For M/F Combo tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whisper Rock Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Lower Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lower, 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.
18
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lower
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods 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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lower.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
3200 Old Bridge Road
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phil Mickelson/Gary Stephenson
Opened
2001
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⭐4.8(104 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 Lower, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for M/F Combo
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating precision tests on short par fours that carry the highest difficulty tags. Expect constant choices between bold tee play and safe positioning with bogey risks peaking there.This course delivers repeating precision tests on short par fours that carry the highest difficulty tags. Expect constant choices between bold tee play and safe positioning with bogey risks peaking there.
F
Forward (Green) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725218 yards4771 metersCR 71.3Bogey 100.2Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 167 | 442 | 219 | 315 | 308 | 116 | 425 | 303 | 2615 | 303 | 410 | 121 | 256 | 318 | 300 | 354 | 107 | 434 | 2603 | 5218 |
M
M/F Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725711 yards5222 metersCR 73.4Bogey 104.8Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 167 | 492 | 244 | 362 | 308 | 174 | 482 | 328 | 2913 | 340 | 444 | 146 | 280 | 318 | 337 | 354 | 145 | 434 | 2798 | 5711 |
M
Middle (White) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726021 yards5506 metersCR 74.9Bogey 107.7Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.0 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.7 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 184 | 492 | 244 | 391 | 333 | 174 | 482 | 356 | 3046 | 395 | 444 | 146 | 280 | 362 | 337 | 377 | 145 | 489 | 2975 | 6021 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lower
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 profile39% match
For M/F Combo tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For M/F Combo tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Alignment13%
61% match
For M/F Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim14%
Dispersion12%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lower
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lower. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For M/F Combo tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
71% match
For M/F Combo tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started48% match
For M/F Combo tees
Match plan to shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control33%
Visualization26%
50% match
For M/F Combo tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
42% match
For M/F Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy20%
56% match
For M/F Combo tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
66% match
For M/F Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
Alignment12%
71% match
For M/F Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For M/F Combo tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
67% match
For M/F Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For M/F Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
66% match
For M/F Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
66% match
For M/F Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision21%
Accuracy19%
52% match
For M/F Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy30%
Visualization14%
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Get Started62% match
For M/F Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
67% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
49% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
48% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion21%
Precision15%
60% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
35% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
38% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
67% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
59% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Hit intended line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim42%
Precision29%
Dispersion25%
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Get Started63% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Aim20%
65% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
68% match
For Forward (Green) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy8%
68% match
For Middle (White) tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
45% match
For Middle (White) tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
38% match
For Middle (White) tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
72% match
For Middle (White) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Middle (White) tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Middle (White) tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started57% match
For Middle (White) tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Middle (White) tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Middle (White) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Middle (White) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lower
Get answers to common questions about playing Lower and what to expect.
How difficult is Lower for mid-handicap golfers?
Lower is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lower?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5620 yards. The back tees extend to 6021.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lower?
With a course rating of 74.9 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 Lower and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6021.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Lower and how should I play it?
Lower is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Lower strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6021.0 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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