Read long breaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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
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
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.
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
tblasius@durangohillsgolf.com
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Facilities
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.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
58
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brian Curley
Opened
2002
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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
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 40.5 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 58 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 157 | 205 | 192 | 154 | 171 | 124 | 163 | 317 | 150 | 1633 | 170 | 384 | 148 | 130 | 170 | 329 | 218 | 168 | 358 | 2075 | 3708 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.4 · BR 39.0 · Slope 90
Back Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 42.6 · Slope 101
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 58 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 145 | 175 | 179 | 143 | 160 | 116 | 148 | 283 | 139 | 1488 | 156 | 336 | 137 | 117 | 162 | 294 | 202 | 159 | 347 | 1910 | 3398 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 27.5 · BR 37.9 · Slope 88
Back Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 41.3 · Slope 98
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 58 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 136 | 140 | 166 | 132 | 149 | 108 | 126 | 272 | 128 | 1357 | 137 | 316 | 129 | 106 | 133 | 281 | 189 | 149 | 306 | 1746 | 3103 |
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 profileStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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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