25% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fossil Trace Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Fossil Trace Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 25%Distance Control 25%Precision 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fossil Trace Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
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.
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
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fossil Trace Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
3050 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Engh
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(413 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 Fossil Trace Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeated pressure on power choices for long par fives versus safe plays, with par fours testing steady irons and short par threes giving quick birdie chances. Scoring risks peak where tough long holes cluster.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726812 yards6229 metersCR 72.0Bogey 98.1Slope 141
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 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726222 yards5689 metersCR 75.2Bogey 110.9Slope 152
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 |
T
Trike Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725891 yards5387 metersCR 73.3Bogey 107.7Slope 146
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fossil Trace 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control8%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Fossil Trace Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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72% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
41% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
25% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
58% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion14%
Trajectory14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
72% match
For Black tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started55% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
35% match
For Black tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Dispersion26%
Scoring18%
41% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
43% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
49% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Precision33%
Dispersion11%
52% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring28%
Alignment26%
59% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision32%
Scoring11%
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Get Started33% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Trike tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Trike tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
51% match
For Trike tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Trike tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy21%
Green Reading10%
52% match
For Trike tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Trajectory20%
72% match
For Trike tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Trike tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Trike tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
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Get Started57% match
For Trike tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Trike tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Trike tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Fossil Trace 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 Fossil Trace Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fossil Trace Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fossil Trace Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fossil Trace Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Fossil Trace Golf Club?
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.
How long is Fossil Trace Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6812.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Fossil Trace Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Fossil Trace Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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