Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aspen Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Aspen Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Aspen Golf 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
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 Aspen Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Aspen Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
steve.aitken@cityofaspen.com
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Facilities
Location
39551 CO-82, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Course Description
Aspen Golf Club is a municipal golf course located near downtown Aspen, Colorado, in the heart of the Rockies. It offers public access to alpine-style golf and serves players of all levels, including those at the Dede Cusimano Golf Academy. The club, nicknamed “The Muni,” operates seasonally and provides a gateway to year-round outdoor recreation in Aspen.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Frank Hummel
Opened
1970
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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 Aspen Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 56.2 · Slope 153
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 56.6 · Slope 150
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 384 | 179 | 359 | 395 | 381 | 520 | 178 | 433 | 3218 | 318 | 414 | 420 | 515 | 149 | 520 | 402 | 178 | 365 | 3281 | 6499 |
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 54.8 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.7 · Slope 145
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 384 | 179 | 359 | 337 | 381 | 500 | 160 | 377 | 3066 | 318 | 340 | 324 | 515 | 149 | 520 | 344 | 160 | 365 | 3035 | 6101 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 53.1 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 327 | 164 | 305 | 337 | 353 | 500 | 160 | 377 | 2905 | 292 | 340 | 324 | 471 | 123 | 453 | 344 | 160 | 319 | 2826 | 5731 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Aspen Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Aspen Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Aspen Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLeave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Aspen Golf 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 Aspen Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Aspen Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Aspen Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Aspen Golf Club technically exacting. The slope of 152.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Aspen Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6115 yards. The back tees extend to 6499.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Aspen Golf Club?
With a course rating of 77.1 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 Aspen Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6499.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Aspen Golf Club 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 Aspen Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 152.0 and yardage reaching 6499.0 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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