Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cortez Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
19
19 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
83
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Cortez Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cortez, 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cortez
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are 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.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cortez.
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
299 Cortez Way
Course Description
Hot Springs Village is a large, gated resort-style community in Arkansas’s Ouachita Mountains, spanning 40.7 square miles. It offers year-round recreation including nine golf courses, eleven lakes with boating and fishing, over 20 miles of walking trails, and more than 200 clubs and activities, attracting residents from across the United States and beyond. The village also features many MLS-listed homes ranging from affordable townhomes to waterfront retreats, with a mix of rentals and real estate services serving the HSV area.
gated community • golf courses • recreational lakes • walking trails • waterfront homes • lakefront living • club and activity networks • resort lifestyle • Arkansas ouachita mountains • MLS listings • family-friendly amenities • community events • retiree communities • lakeside properties • gated neighborhoods • real estate services hsv • homes for sale hsv • vacation rentals hsv • hsv animal welfare volunteers • planned community • resort community • retirement community • lakes and boating • fishing • home listings • real estate services • homeowners association • ouachita mountains • residential community
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault/Tom Clark
Opened
1977
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cortez
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 19 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment27%
Aim19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cortez
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cortez. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion33%
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get StartedConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization20%
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion20%
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Aim14%
Accuracy13%
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision31%
Alignment17%
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring26%
Trajectory13%
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cortez
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 Cortez
Get answers to common questions about playing Cortez and what to expect.
How difficult is Cortez for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cortez technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cortez?
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 Cortez?
With a course rating of 70 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 Cortez and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Cortez and how should I play it?
Cortez 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 Cortez 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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