42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for La Junta Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
La Junta Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for La Junta 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for La Junta Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop 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 La Junta 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
27696 Harris Rd, La Junta, CO 81050, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Army Corp of Engineers
Opened
1950
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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 La Junta Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests that reward drive-iron combos but sting mistakes on longer ones and par fives with bogey traps. Balanced front and back nines repeat mid-range decisions under moderate scoring pressure.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706716 yards6141 metersCR 70.6Bogey 91.8Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 178 | 533 | 414 | 222 | 345 | 422 | 408 | 499 | 3405 | 377 | 168 | 516 | 404 | 225 | 333 | 415 | 389 | 484 | 3311 | 6716 |
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706308 yards5768 metersCR 68.6Bogey 89.4Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.8 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 168 | 516 | 404 | 225 | 333 | 415 | 389 | 484 | 3311 | 365 | 150 | 457 | 364 | 195 | 326 | 349 | 376 | 415 | 2997 | 6308 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705919 yards5412 metersCR 66.7Bogey 87.2Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.4 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.8 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 149 | 445 | 363 | 186 | 319 | 343 | 361 | 404 | 2922 | 365 | 150 | 457 | 364 | 195 | 326 | 349 | 376 | 415 | 2997 | 5919 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for La Junta 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
76% match
For Black tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started75% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Aim11%
12 Week Flagship Program for La Junta Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for La Junta 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 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
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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34% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Dispersion33%
Visualization8%
47% match
For Black tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics27%
Precision18%
79% match
For Black tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
77% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
78% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
59% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
82% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
35% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
42% match
For Black/Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Black/Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Black/Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
81% match
For Black/Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision15%
Aim14%
41% match
For Black/Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
35% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started60% match
For Black/Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Precision22%
Dispersion10%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
52% match
For White/Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
51% match
For White/Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
35% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring28%
Precision13%
80% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment24%
Aim22%
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Get Started48% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
Precision12%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
Precision13%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
55% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
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Otero College
NJCAA I
men
Open for registration
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Stroke Play
Otero College
NJCAA I
women
Open for registration
View full preparation programFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about La Junta Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing La Junta Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is La Junta Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
La Junta Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 114.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at La Junta Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6318 yards. The back tees extend to 6716.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at La Junta Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is La Junta Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6716.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is La Junta Golf Club and how should I play it?
La Junta Golf Club 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 La Junta Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6716.0 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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