Practice Programs

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Buena Vista, CO, United States
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Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

183

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

10

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Collegiate Peaks Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, 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 28%Scoring 19%Precision 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 15%

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.

20
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Collegiate Peaks Golf Course.

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

28775 Fairway Dr, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA

Course Description

Collegiate Peaks Golf Course is a private-owned, public-access 9-hole golf course located in Buena Vista, Colorado, in the Upper Arkansas Valley. It offers advance tee times, golf outings, and annual membership options, with a focus on family-friendly play and quality course conditions. The course sits at about 8000 feet, benefiting from mountain scenery, abundant sunshine, and proximity to outdoor recreation. The club emphasizes customer service, instructional offerings, leagues, and youth programs such as Youth On Course.

public golf course • nine hole golf • golf outings • tee times • greens fees • annual membership • golf lessons • golf leagues • youth on course • clubhouse dining • golf shop • upper arkansas valley • buena vista colorado • outings events • instruction clinics • golf course • recreational facility • outdoor sports • leisure activities • community events • recreation

Course Information

Holes

9

Par

36

Type

Parkland

Opened

1978

Google Reviews

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4.4(136 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 Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Green/Gold

Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on tee accuracy for short par fours to unlock scoring chances while select tough holes carry outsized risk of lost strokes from poor starts.This layout rewards steady iron play but punishes misses on key par fours.
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Green/Gold Tee

Gender: MalePar 725079 yards4644 metersCR 63.7Bogey 83.4Slope 106

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.2 · Slope 104

Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.2 · Slope 108

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454453434364544435343672
Handicap971311511317514812210618164
Yardage276424214285379127358133262245831442928829030814242515826726215079

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

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 profile
41% match
For Green/Gold tees

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%

13 Week Flagship Program for Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Collegiate Peaks Golf Course. 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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 12–133 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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77% match
For Green/Gold tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Aim16%
66% match
For Green/Gold tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
61% match
For Green/Gold tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Scoring18%
44% match
For White/Blue tees

Hit Every Long Putt

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%

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67% match
For White/Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Aim15%

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66% match
For White/Blue tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For White/Blue tees

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring25%
Precision22%
78% match
For Green/Gold tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
80% match
For Green/Gold tees

Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Green/Gold tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Green/Gold tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
44% match
For Green/Gold tees

Hit Every Long Putt

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Collegiate Peaks Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Collegiate Peaks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Collegiate Peaks Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Collegiate Peaks Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5682 yards. The back tees extend to 6286.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Collegiate Peaks Golf Course?

With a course rating of 69.7 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Collegiate Peaks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6286.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Collegiate Peaks Golf Course 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 Collegiate Peaks Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6286.0 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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