61% match
For Animas tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dalton Ranch Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Dalton Ranch Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dalton Ranch 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%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.
17.4
Average HCP
8.7
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dalton Ranch Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dalton Ranch Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
brandon@daltonranch.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
589 Co Rd 252, Durango, CO 81301, USA
Course Description
Dalton Ranch Golf Club is a public golf destination located in Durango, Colorado, set in the Animas Valley near the San Juan Mountains. The club features an elegant 18-hole golf course with a public tee-time policy and a clubhouse restaurant offering dining for guests and members. The property spans a large area with accompanying amenities and hosts events in addition to daily golf operations. The site provides hours for the golf shop and dining, and highlights its location and historical ties to the region.
golf course • durango colorado • animas valley • san juan mountains • public tee times • golf shop hours • clubhouse restaurant • events venue • golf club • durango golf • golf in colorado • public golf • golf resort • scenic golf course • western slope golf • outdoor recreation • 270 acres • golf and dining • community golf
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Dye
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(107 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 Dalton Ranch Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Animas
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces ongoing choices on par fours where approach control decides birdies or bogeys, while par fives repeat the tension of reach versus safe play amid high scoring risks. Balanced nines sustain that pressure without relief.
A
Animas Tee
Gender: MalePar 726607 yards6041 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.5Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 157 | 359 | 524 | 164 | 405 | 500 | 434 | 406 | 3318 | 367 | 430 | 187 | 531 | 152 | 415 | 512 | 307 | 388 | 3289 | 6607 |
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726905 yards6314 metersCR 74.2Bogey 99.4Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 157 | 359 | 554 | 204 | 405 | 500 | 475 | 438 | 3461 | 367 | 472 | 224 | 566 | 152 | 435 | 512 | 307 | 409 | 3444 | 6905 |
E
Elk Tee
Gender: MalePar 726106 yards5583 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 124 | 308 | 524 | 142 | 348 | 476 | 414 | 385 | 3077 | 313 | 396 | 168 | 508 | 122 | 391 | 484 | 281 | 366 | 3029 | 6106 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dalton Ranch 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 profile25% match
For Animas tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Animas tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started55% match
For Animas tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Dalton Ranch Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dalton Ranch Golf Club. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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36% match
For Animas tees
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For Animas tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring29%
Dispersion10%
65% match
For Animas tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization21%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Animas tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Animas tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Animas tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
79% match
For Animas tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For Animas tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Animas tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Animas tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy11%
Alignment11%
64% match
For Animas tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
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Get Started69% match
For Animas tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Animas tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
69% match
For Animas tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Animas tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision25%
Dispersion18%
25% match
For Black tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Black tees
Set up for success, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
68% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion21%
Scoring21%
60% match
For Black tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion18%
61% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment21%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
57% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment26%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
46% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim32%
Alignment28%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Elk tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started41% match
For Elk tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
55% match
For Elk tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading16%
64% match
For Elk tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
86% match
For Elk tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
27% match
For Elk tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Mechanics23%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Elk tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Elk tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For Elk tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Elk tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Dalton Ranch 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 Dalton Ranch Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Dalton Ranch Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Dalton Ranch Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dalton Ranch Golf Club challenges consistency. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dalton Ranch Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6506 yards. The back tees extend to 6905.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dalton Ranch Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 Dalton Ranch Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6905.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Dalton Ranch Golf Club 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 Dalton Ranch Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6905.0 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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