Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colorado Springs Golf Resort

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 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 , 6 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

West Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 37%Accuracy 17%Precision 15%Aim 15%Distance Control 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.

Average HCP

8.4

Minimum HCP

26.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for West

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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rparker@ggclub.com

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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

3320 Mesa Road

Course Description

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club is a luxury, full-service resort and wellness destination in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The property offers upscale accommodations including mountain-view guest rooms, lodges, cottages, and casitas, with on-site dining, spa and salon services, fitness and wellness facilities, and a range of recreational activities. It emphasizes wellness, spa treatments, and exclusive memberships, complemented by championship golf and curated experiences set against the Garden of the Gods landscape. The resort highlights its status as a premier wellness and hospitality destination with a long-standing history dating back to 1951.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

J. Press Maxwell and Mark Rathert

Opened

1961

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for West

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

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min6 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Scoring23%

Stroke15%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring24%

Aim21%

Distance Control20%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Accuracy17%

Precision14%

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10 Week Flagship Program for West

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par From Fringe

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

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

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control28%

Visualization20%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Alignment28%

Scoring16%

Distance Control14%

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Save Par From Fringe

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring33%

Accuracy22%

Dispersion14%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring31%

Precision17%

Accuracy15%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring33%

Precision18%

Distance Control12%

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Control Short Iron Flight

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at West

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about West

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

How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, West challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?

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 West?

With a course rating of 70 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 West and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is West 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 West 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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