42% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for El Rio Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
El Rio Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for El Rio Golf Course, 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 27%Scoring 25%Precision 16%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
18.5
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
34.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for El Rio Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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 irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about El Rio Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1400 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
Course Description
Tucson City Golf operates five municipal golf courses in Tucson, Arizona, offering traditional-course designs with modern amenities, pro shops, dining options, meeting and banquet spaces, and practice facilities. The system emphasizes accessibility and value, hosting instruction, groups, tournaments, and events across multiple courses within four complexes. It also features programs and partnerships such as First Tee Tucson and Project Par, catering to both casual players and serious golfers. The organization has a long-standing presence in the Tucson metro area since the 1930s and promotes leagues, outings, and comprehensive golf experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell
Opened
1934
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⭐3.9(409 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 El Rio Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces precise irons on many short par fours and threes for steady scoring, while par fives bring highest blowup risks from their leading difficulty spots.
C
Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705700 yards5212 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.0Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 341 | 367 | 103 | 361 | 145 | 356 | 334 | 458 | 2843 | 344 | 352 | 334 | 187 | 309 | 357 | 338 | 176 | 460 | 2857 | 5700 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705238 yards4790 metersCR 69.1Bogey 95.6Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 330 | 355 | 75 | 353 | 140 | 327 | 306 | 452 | 2652 | 275 | 373 | 301 | 156 | 242 | 272 | 339 | 168 | 460 | 2586 | 5238 |
R
Red/White Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705645 yards5162 metersCR 71.7Bogey 99.1Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 370 | 355 | 96 | 353 | 152 | 357 | 329 | 452 | 2834 | 306 | 382 | 315 | 179 | 304 | 358 | 339 | 168 | 460 | 2811 | 5645 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705922 yards5415 metersCR 73.1Bogey 102.0Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.8 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | — | 17 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 370 | 389 | 96 | 396 | 152 | 357 | 329 | 495 | 2954 | 306 | 415 | 315 | 179 | 304 | 358 | 380 | 193 | 518 | 2968 | 5922 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for El Rio Golf Course
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
15 Week Flagship Program for El Rio Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for El Rio Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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42% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min30 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring19%
Mechanics15%
55% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Precision9%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
64% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Aim20%
33% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Read long breaks, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min5 HCP7 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
71% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim24%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
74% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
75% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
68% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
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Get Started73% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Red/White Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy16%
Visualization12%
65% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision29%
Aim17%
40% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
54% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
68% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
55% match
For White tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
39% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision28%
Visualization15%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Aim13%
66% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
81% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
58% match
For Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about El Rio Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing El Rio Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is El Rio Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find El Rio Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at El Rio Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5580 yards. The back tees extend to 5922.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at El Rio Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is El Rio Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5922.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is El Rio Golf Course and how should I play it?
El Rio Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 El Rio Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5922.0 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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