Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colorado Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Parker, Colorado, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Short Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Short, 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

Scoring 27%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Dispersion 16%Accuracy 13%

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.

16.2

Average HCP

10.1

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Short

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]

Stop the ball past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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 Range30 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Short.

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

8000 Preservation Trail

Course Description

Colorado Golf Club. A private 18 hole golf course community. Colorado Golf Club occupies more than 1,700 acres of pristine hillsides, wooded areas and meadows. The views from Colorado Golf Club stretch from Pikes Peak in the south to Devil's Head, Mount Evans, Bear Peak and all the way to Longs Peak in the north. Like us at http://www.facebook.com/ColoradoGolfClub Follow us at https://twitter.com/#!/ColoradoGC

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw

Opened

2006

Google Reviews

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⭐4.8(108 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Short

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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Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization41%

Dispersion12%

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Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy23%

Precision15%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills

Accuracy25%

Scoring19%

Distance Control11%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Short

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Short. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Reduce Wedge Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 15≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Precision26%

Distance Control16%

Scoring14%

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Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Precision33%

Distance Control21%

Aim19%

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Avoid Three-Putts

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control29%

Aim19%

Scoring12%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control18%

Accuracy15%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring30%

Precision24%

Dispersion13%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring29%

Dispersion21%

Precision21%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Short

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 Short

Get answers to common questions about playing Short and what to expect.

How difficult is Short for mid-handicap golfers?

Short is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Short?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Short?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Short and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Short 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 Short strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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