48% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment25%
Precision14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dinosaur Trail G&Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
28
28 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
136
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
Dinosaur Trail G&Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dinosaur Trail G&Cc, 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 27%Precision 23%Aim 20%Distance Control 16%Trajectory 11%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dinosaur Trail G&Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dinosaur Trail G&Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@dinosaurtrailgolf.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
6455 N Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0, Canada
Course Description
Dinosaur Trail Golf is a premier 18-hole golf course located in Drumheller, Alberta. Established in 1965 with the back nine added in 1996, the course blends the region’s dramatic natural landscape along the Red Deer River, offering scenic vistas and a challenging layout, particularly on the back nine built atop the Hoodoos. The club emphasizes memorable rounds, a patio experience, and dining, along with memberships, events, and tournament opportunities in a valley renowned for its scenery.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sid Puddicome
Opened
1965
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⭐4.3(342 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 Dinosaur Trail G&Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726355 yards5811 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.1Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 552 | 305 | 450 | 157 | 540 | 132 | 403 | 313 | 3207 | 515 | 320 | 149 | 374 | 312 | 377 | 197 | 383 | 521 | 3148 | 6355 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725766 yards5272 metersCR 68.1Bogey 89.0Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.6 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 477 | 300 | 427 | 122 | 487 | 120 | 352 | 305 | 2931 | 476 | 278 | 115 | 350 | 275 | 305 | 192 | 348 | 496 | 2835 | 5766 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735068 yards4634 metersCR 69.6Bogey 97.6Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 435 | 273 | 397 | 107 | 447 | 91 | 332 | 237 | 2657 | 418 | 255 | 97 | 302 | 232 | 232 | 150 | 287 | 438 | 2411 | 5068 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735766 yards5272 metersCR 72.8Bogey 103.7Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 477 | 300 | 427 | 122 | 487 | 120 | 352 | 305 | 2931 | 476 | 278 | 115 | 350 | 275 | 305 | 192 | 348 | 496 | 2835 | 5766 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dinosaur Trail G&Cc
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 28 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
57% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Dinosaur Trail G&Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dinosaur Trail G&Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip Through Gate for Aim
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For Red tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim19%
51% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim41%
Alignment13%
Scoring13%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Precision21%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
35% match
For Red tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
55% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision26%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For White tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
53% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
44% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
52% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
63% match
For White tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision26%
Scoring16%
59% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Mechanics19%
Precision16%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
29% match
For Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Set a target, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Distance Control25%
Trajectory17%
52% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
28% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy30%
Visualization26%
66% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion18%
Precision13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Scoring24%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dinosaur Trail G&Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Dinosaur Trail G&Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Dinosaur Trail G&Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dinosaur Trail G&Cc challenges consistency. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dinosaur Trail G&Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5712 yards. The back tees extend to 6355.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dinosaur Trail G&Cc?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Dinosaur Trail G&Cc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6355.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Dinosaur Trail G&Cc 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 Dinosaur Trail G&Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6355.0 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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