Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Haymaker Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Steamboat Springs, CO, United States
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Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

200

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

Haymaker Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Haymaker 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 25%Scoring 19%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%

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.

19.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Haymaker Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players 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.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Haymaker Golf Course.

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

34855 US-40, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, USA

Course Description

Haymaker Golf Course is a championship public golf course located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The 18-hole layout, designed by Keith Foster, offers a links-style experience with native grasses, wetlands, and scenic mountain backdrops and is renowned as a top golf destination in the Yampa Valley. The club features amenities such as The Fringe indoor golf simulator, an on-site dining option The Patio Grill, and various programs including season passes, punch cards, corporate outings, golf instruction, junior programs, and tournaments. Haymaker emphasizes environmental stewardship with Audubon International’s Highest Distinction, showcasing sustainable course management in addition to year-round golfing options and events.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Keith Foster

Opened

1997

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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 Haymaker Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours needing exact placement with spikes in risk from tricky par fives and surprise tough shorts forcing careful scoring choices.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: FemalePar 724823 yards4410 metersCR 66.5Bogey 95.6Slope 124

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 47.7 · Slope 126

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444435345364435444353672
Handicap715351311791161218108421614
Yardage27425634331613142510521441624803152337337831930424613733823434823

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Haymaker 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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% match to course practice profile
65% match
For White tees

Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
51% match
For White tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%

13 Week Flagship Program for Haymaker Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Haymaker Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 12–134 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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54% match
For White tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
79% match
For White tees

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
59% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%

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64% match
For White tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
62% match
For White tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
28% 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%
59% match
For Blue tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%

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54% match
For Blue tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
54% match
For Blue tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
75% match
For Blue tees

Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring25%
Accuracy13%
80% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%

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42% match
For Blue/White tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
59% match
For Blue/White tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue/White tees

Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%

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67% match
For Blue/White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy26%
Alignment16%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Haymaker Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Haymaker Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Haymaker Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Haymaker Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Haymaker Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5394 yards. The back tees extend to 5964.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Haymaker Golf Course?

With a course rating of 73.0 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 Haymaker Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 5964.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Haymaker Golf Course and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Haymaker Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 5964.0 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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