Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know El Rio Golf 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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
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1400 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
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Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell
Opened
1934
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on El Rio Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on El Rio Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on El Rio Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on El Rio Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on El Rio Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on El Rio Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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.
Full 59 days 80 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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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Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedGet square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing El Rio Golf Course and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 5922.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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