Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colorado National Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
Colorado National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Colorado National 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 Colorado National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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 Colorado National Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mschalk@coloradongc.com
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Facilities
Location
2700 Vista Pkwy, Erie, CO 80516, USA
Course Description
Colorado National Golf Club is a regional golf club offering a private-style experience centered around an 18-hole golf course, with on-site dining at Master’s Restaurant and a range of member and guest events. The club supports memberships, golf lessons, and corporate or social events, including weddings and banquets, while providing calendar-driven activities and tournament information. Located in Colorado, the club presents a full menu of golf and social amenities, including tee times and event spaces, with an emphasis on hospitality and community engagement.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jay Morrish
Opened
2003
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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 Colorado National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver-Jade
Copper Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 549 | 408 | 289 | 184 | 363 | 496 | 333 | 121 | 3082 | 319 | 375 | 451 | 332 | 146 | 571 | 164 | 308 | 396 | 3062 | 6144 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.3 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 497 | 306 | 249 | 112 | 331 | 449 | 285 | 102 | 2650 | 291 | 326 | 408 | 303 | 116 | 501 | 140 | 285 | 352 | 2722 | 5372 |
Silver-Jade Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 497 | 359 | 249 | 112 | 291 | 405 | 285 | 84 | 2580 | 210 | 288 | 408 | 303 | 116 | 461 | 87 | 262 | 352 | 2487 | 5067 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Colorado National 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Colorado National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Colorado National Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-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 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Colorado National 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 Colorado National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Colorado National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Colorado National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Colorado National Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Colorado National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5606 yards. The back tees extend to 6144.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Colorado National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.4 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Colorado National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6144.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Colorado National 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 Colorado National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6144.0 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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