Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Durango Hills Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

186

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Durango Hills Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Durango Hills 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 30%Scoring 20%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%

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
9.7
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Durango Hills 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, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

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

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Durango Hills Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

tblasius@durangohillsgolf.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

3501 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129, USA

Course Description

Durango Hills Golf Club is a Las Vegas, Nevada area golf facility featuring a desert-style, executive-length course designed by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curly. The club offers a full-service golf shop, the Durango Grill restaurant and bar with scenic views, and hosts golf outings, banquets, and private events. It also provides membership options, including a Platinum Membership and seasonal programs, and is associated with Troon Golf for exclusive experiences. Visitors can book tee times and access course-related information and events through the site.

executive golf course • desert-style golf • las vegas golf • golf tournaments • banquets • private events • platinum membership • durango grille • golf card • membership programs • golf shop • course design • troon golf • golf events • golf • hospitality • recreation • outdoor activities • sports • leisure

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

58

Type

Parkland

Architect

Brian Curley

Opened

2002

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4.4(439 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 Durango Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course plays like endless par three iron tests from every tee, with short par fours mixing in drive decisions and back nine raising steady scoring pressure through tougher setups.This course plays like endless par three iron tests from every tee, with short par fours mixing in drive decisions and back nine raising steady scoring pressure through tougher setups.
B

Black Tee

Gender: FemalePar 583708 yards3391 metersCR 61.3Bogey 84.6Slope 99

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 40.5 · Slope 92

Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 106

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par333333343283433343343058
Handicap102414818126165315171311179
Yardage157205192154171124163317150163317038414813017032921816835820753708

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Durango Hills 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 44 Programs

% match to course practice profile
45% match
For Black tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Durango Hills Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Durango Hills 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 23 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Week 63 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–133 days

Driving Range · Driver

Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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60% match
For Black tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Black tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
52% match
For Black tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Black tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Alignment12%
65% match
For Black tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Black tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%

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73% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
56% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%

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65% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
81% match
For Blue tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
64% match
For Blue tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Scoring18%
47% match
For Blue tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
49% match
For White tees

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%

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70% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
71% match
For White tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Durango Hills 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 Durango Hills Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Durango Hills Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Durango Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Durango Hills Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 99.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 61.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 58.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Durango Hills Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3406 yards. The back tees extend to 3708.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Durango Hills Golf Club?

With a course rating of 61.3 and par 58, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 58 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Durango Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 3708.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Durango Hills 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 Durango Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 99.0 and yardage reaching 3708.0 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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