64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Devil'S Thumb Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Devil'S Thumb Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Devil'S Thumb 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 25%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
20.5
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
35
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Devil'S Thumb Golf Club
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
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Devil'S Thumb Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@devilsthumbgolfclub.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
9900 Devils Thumb Rd, Delta, CO 81416, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rick Phelps
Opened
1963
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⭐4.6(167 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 Devil'S Thumb Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron tests through packed par fours and par fives needing careful risk choices. Back nine ups the scoring squeeze with its steeper challenge.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726119 yards5595 metersCR 74.2Bogey 106.3Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.3 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.0 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 519 | 297 | 152 | 461 | 346 | 128 | 326 | 379 | 2954 | 403 | 317 | 408 | 355 | 126 | 542 | 371 | 153 | 490 | 3165 | 6119 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725111 yards4673 metersCR 68.2Bogey 97.9Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 458 | 231 | 99 | 413 | 293 | 89 | 265 | 317 | 2449 | 340 | 261 | 348 | 295 | 89 | 490 | 313 | 114 | 412 | 2662 | 5111 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725614 yards5133 metersCR 71.2Bogey 102.2Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 486 | 259 | 132 | 435 | 318 | 117 | 298 | 341 | 2700 | 373 | 305 | 378 | 321 | 107 | 510 | 340 | 132 | 448 | 2914 | 5614 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Devil'S Thumb 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring20%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory24%
Scoring22%
10 Week Flagship Program for Devil'S Thumb Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Devil'S Thumb 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Trajectory24%
Precision23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
19% match
For Blue tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion12%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
51% match
For Silver tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring35%
Aim10%
38% match
For Silver tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
43% match
For Silver tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading11%
68% match
For Silver tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
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Get Started61% match
For Silver tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For Silver tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
61% match
For Silver tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision21%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Silver tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
80% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started60% match
For Silver tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
26% match
For Green tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
69% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim13%
Accuracy12%
55% match
For Green tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion24%
Distance Control16%
36% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
26% match
For Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision33%
Trajectory27%
49% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
Precision15%
73% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Precision21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Devil'S Thumb Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Devil'S Thumb Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Devil'S Thumb Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Devil'S Thumb Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Devil'S Thumb Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5615 yards. The back tees extend to 6119.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Devil'S Thumb 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 Devil'S Thumb Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6119.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Devil'S Thumb 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 Devil'S Thumb Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6119.0 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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