Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Fossil Trace Golf Club.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fossil Trace 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.
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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.
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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 hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Everything you need to know about Fossil Trace Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Adam, Jim, and Nick can help you get in shape for Fossil Trace Golf Club.
Adam Finch
Head Golf Professional
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Jim Hajek
PGA Head Golf Professional
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Nick Borgeson
Assistant Golf Professional
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3050 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
Fossil Trace Golf Club is a premier public golf destination located in Golden, Colorado, just outside Denver. Opened in 2003, the course blends mountain scenery with an urban setting and features fossils and mining history showcased around the property, including prehistoric footprints and exhibits near the 12th green. Renowned as one of Denver’s top golf courses, it attracts locals and travelers alike for its championship layout, dramatic terrain, and year-round play in the Colorado Front Range. The club offers tee times, golf schools, lessons, and family-friendly amenities, making it a must-play destination in Colorado.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Engh
Opened
2003
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Fossil Trace Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.3 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 575 | 320 | 151 | 480 | 96 | 409 | 377 | 412 | 659 | 3479 | 333 | 186 | 585 | 394 | 231 | 565 | 160 | 356 | 523 | 3333 | 6812 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 55.3 · Slope 151
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 55.6 · Slope 152
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 544 | 297 | 135 | 426 | 95 | 372 | 338 | 372 | 570 | 3149 | 305 | 154 | 545 | 381 | 205 | 536 | 141 | 320 | 486 | 3073 | 6222 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 53.5 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 54.2 · Slope 148
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 491 | 297 | 135 | 383 | 99 | 372 | 338 | 317 | 513 | 2945 | 305 | 154 | 507 | 381 | 172 | 480 | 141 | 320 | 486 | 2946 | 5891 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Fossil Trace Golf Club 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 putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fossil Trace Golf Club. 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Fossil Trace Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 47 practice days and 38 unique drills.
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Get StartedDial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Fossil Trace Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Fossil Trace Golf Club challenges consistency. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6352 yards. The back tees extend to 6812.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.0 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.
Stretching to 6812.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 141.0 and yardage reaching 6812.0 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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