58% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cattails Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Cattails Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cattails 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cattails Golf Club
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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cattails Golf Club.
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
500 Cottonwood Dr, Alamosa, CO 81101, USA
Course Description
Cattails Golf Course in Alamosa, Colorado offers a cottonwood tree-lined, wetlands-rich golfing experience with views of the surrounding mountains. Owned by the City of Alamosa, the course emphasizes a relaxed round for players of all ages and abilities, with updated irrigation systems and greens noted as some of the best in the state. The club provides golf memberships, lessons, weddings and banquets, and hosts tournaments and events, making it a community hub for golf enthusiasts in the San Luis Valley region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Phelps
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(60 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 Cattails Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing par five tests as its core challenges where poor position risks big scores, paired with shorter par fours that reward straight drives into simple wedges, all tougher early on the front nine.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716434 yards5883 metersCR 71.3Bogey 96.3Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 359 | 496 | 168 | 575 | 208 | 388 | 388 | 210 | 3140 | 546 | 428 | 384 | 179 | 395 | 151 | 515 | 390 | 306 | 3294 | 6434 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715503 yards5032 metersCR 66.5Bogey 88.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 269 | 467 | 155 | 520 | 172 | 356 | 324 | 139 | 2713 | 466 | 363 | 336 | 125 | 341 | 127 | 465 | 316 | 251 | 2790 | 5503 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715030 yards4599 metersCR 64.0Bogey 84.2Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.4 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.8 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 241 | 424 | 149 | 456 | 99 | 335 | 302 | 118 | 2426 | 448 | 338 | 300 | 109 | 318 | 112 | 439 | 308 | 232 | 2604 | 5030 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cattails 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
48% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Black tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control12%
14 Week Flagship Program for Cattails Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cattails Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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30% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Black tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
49% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
53% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
58% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim19%
Trajectory12%
57% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Alignment16%
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Get Started77% match
For Green tees
Challenge limits, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Green tees
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
63% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion23%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
45% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
58% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment24%
63% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control16%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
41% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion18%
56% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion18%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy15%
Precision11%
64% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
43% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Precision19%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy22%
Aim12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cattails Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cattails Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cattails Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cattails Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cattails Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cattails Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5732 yards. The back tees extend to 6434.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cattails Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Cattails Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6434.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Cattails Golf Club and how should I play it?
Cattails Golf 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 Cattails Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6434.0 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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