Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Foothills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Championship Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Championship, 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 Championship
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Championship.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@fhprd.org
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Facilities
Location
3901 South Carr Street
Course Description
Foothills Golf encompasses two courses, Foothills Golf Course and Meadows Golf Club, in the southwest Denver and Littleton area. The district offers full practice facilities, instructional classes for adults and juniors, driving ranges, tee times, and on-site dining at Foothills Restaurant, along with a new golf simulator. They operate under the Foothills Park and Recreation District with seasonal access and a focus on recreation, tournaments, and community programs.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Phelps
Opened
1971
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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 Championship, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 405 | 313 | 83 | 300 | 422 | 293 | 114 | 274 | 2502 | 331 | 431 | 344 | 131 | 318 | 300 | 459 | 116 | 348 | 2778 | 5280 |
League Tee Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 405 | 313 | 83 | 300 | 479 | 293 | 114 | 344 | 2629 | 331 | 431 | 372 | 131 | 318 | 347 | 459 | 116 | 412 | 2917 | 5546 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 449 | 369 | 123 | 366 | 479 | 332 | 119 | 344 | 2901 | 359 | 472 | 372 | 159 | 358 | 347 | 514 | 134 | 412 | 3127 | 6028 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Championship
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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedDial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Championship
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Championship. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSet sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Championship
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 Championship
Get answers to common questions about playing Championship and what to expect.
How difficult is Championship for mid-handicap golfers?
Championship presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Championship?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5654 yards. The back tees extend to 6028.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Championship?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 Championship and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6028.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Championship and how should I play it?
Championship 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 Championship strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6028.0 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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