55% match
For Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Heather Gardens Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Heather Gardens Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Heather Gardens 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
18.7
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Heather Gardens Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Heather Gardens Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
calvin.white@heathergardens.org
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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
2888 S Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Course Description
Heather Gardens Association is a Colorado-based active adult community offering age-restricted, maintenance-free living for independent seniors. Located in the southeast Denver metro area near Aurora, the community spans a park-like 200 acres featuring amenities such as a large clubhouse, a public golf course, and numerous clubs and activities. Residents enjoy easy access to nearby I-225, RTD light rail, Cherry Creek State Park, and local services, with a variety of housing options from condos to townhomes and patio homes. The community emphasizes social engagement and personal growth through more than 100 leisure activities and groups across its Golf, Clubhouse, Rendezvous Restaurant, and other facilities.
active adult community • senior living • age-restricted community • golf course • clubhouse • rendezvous restaurant • golf community • colorado senior housing lifestyle • maintenance-free living • independent living • amenities • lifestyles • amenities for seniors • Denver metro • Aurora Colorado • senior clubs • community activities • housing options colorado • retirement community • active living • senior services • community engagement • lifestyle enhancement • retirement living
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
32
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Phelps
Opened
1973
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(85 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 Heather Gardens Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady stream of par three precision tests blended with straightforward par fours and approachable par fives, creating nonstop pressure for accurate irons while risking bogeys on misses and doubles on the longer ones.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 644812 yards4400 metersCR 68.0Bogey 96.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 164 | 184 | 372 | 347 | 200 | 187 | 461 | 121 | 370 | 2406 | 164 | 184 | 372 | 347 | 200 | 187 | 461 | 121 | 370 | 2406 | 4812 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 643922 yards3586 metersCR 62.8Bogey 88.2Slope 108
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 146 | 150 | 326 | 320 | 162 | 116 | 438 | 71 | 232 | 1961 | 146 | 150 | 326 | 320 | 162 | 116 | 438 | 71 | 232 | 1961 | 3922 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 644494 yards4109 metersCR 65.8Bogey 92.8Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 155 | 162 | 350 | 333 | 174 | 165 | 449 | 108 | 351 | 2247 | 155 | 162 | 350 | 333 | 174 | 165 | 449 | 108 | 351 | 2247 | 4494 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Heather Gardens 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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Precision20%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
15 Week Flagship Program for Heather Gardens Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Heather Gardens 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started15% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
74% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Aim12%
61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment16%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control17%
Precision13%
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Get Started39% match
For Red tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
63% match
For Red tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
28% match
For Red tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
49% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
61% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
45% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
75% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Scoring14%
44% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
84% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
73% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
60% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
72% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
33% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
81% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Aim19%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
61% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory17%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
65% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Heather Gardens Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Heather Gardens Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Heather Gardens Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Heather Gardens Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Heather Gardens Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4367 yards. The back tees extend to 4812.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Heather Gardens Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.0 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Heather Gardens Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4812.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Heather Gardens Golf Course and how should I play it?
Heather Gardens 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.
What features make Heather Gardens Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 4812.0 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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