Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bookcliff Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Bookcliff Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bookcliff Country 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 Bookcliff Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bookcliff Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
dlarouere@troon.com
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Facilities
Location
2730 G Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81506, USA
Course Description
Bookcliff Country Club is a private, full-service country club located in Grand Junction, Colorado. It offers a variety of facilities and programs including a golf course, swimming complex, dining, fitness, spa and court sports, with family-oriented activities and event services. The club is managed by Troon and provides access to exclusive benefits through Troon Privé clubs, serving members on Colorado's Western Slope. The property emphasizes a high-quality, year-round country club experience with scenic views of the Bookcliff Mountains.
golf course • private country club • grand junction colorado • troon privè • family-friendly amenities • swimming complex • fitness center • spa services • tennis • pickleball • dining • banquet events • membership • Colorado western slope • club management
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Henry Hughes
Opened
1958
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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 Bookcliff Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 108 | 298 | 283 | 80 | 260 | 312 | 286 | 273 | 2322 | 259 | 216 | 426 | 83 | 463 | 96 | 305 | 94 | 458 | 2400 | 4722 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 487 | 145 | 317 | 335 | 113 | 346 | 320 | 351 | 273 | 2687 | 342 | 300 | 471 | 101 | 463 | 108 | 323 | 134 | 463 | 2705 | 5392 |
Red / Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 108 | 317 | 335 | 80 | 260 | 320 | 286 | 273 | 2401 | 342 | 300 | 426 | 101 | 463 | 108 | 305 | 134 | 458 | 2637 | 5038 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.3 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.8 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 180 | 394 | 366 | 138 | 361 | 412 | 392 | 346 | 3099 | 362 | 319 | 531 | 123 | 536 | 122 | 357 | 203 | 513 | 3066 | 6165 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bookcliff Country 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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% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Bookcliff Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bookcliff Country Club. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square up, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, 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.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Bookcliff Country 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 Bookcliff Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bookcliff Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bookcliff Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bookcliff Country Club technically exacting. With a slope rating of 142.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bookcliff Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5444 yards. The back tees extend to 6165.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bookcliff Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.8 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 Bookcliff Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6165.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bookcliff Country Club and how should I play it?
Bookcliff Country Club 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 Bookcliff Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6165.0 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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