60% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rifle Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Rifle Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rifle Creek 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 29%Scoring 24%Precision 19%Accuracy 13%Aim 12%
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.
16.3
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rifle Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rifle Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
3004 CO-325, Rifle, CO 81650, USA
Course Description
Rifle Creek Golf Course is a public golf facility in Rifle, Colorado, featuring two distinct 9-hole tracks with panoramic mountain views. The club emphasizes a welcoming environment for players of all levels, offering tournaments, leagues, lessons, and a full-service practice facility, along with a bar and grill and pro shop. It markets itself as a value-focused course with a long local history and community engagement, including events and memberships. The course operates seasonally, hosting a range of golf programs for men, women, juniors, and couples, and highlighting a strong emphasis on accessibility and family-friendly experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Phelps
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(70 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 Rifle Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision layout where short par fours repeatedly demand spot-on irons and wedges for birdie looks, but back nine toughness spikes bogey risks through sterner hole demands.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725768 yards5274 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.7Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.6 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.1 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 467 | 336 | 474 | 152 | 347 | 289 | 328 | 143 | 2883 | 343 | 168 | 334 | 407 | 346 | 108 | 329 | 490 | 360 | 2885 | 5768 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726267 yards5731 metersCR 75.8Bogey 108.5Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 56.1 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 477 | 346 | 512 | 169 | 355 | 299 | 343 | 158 | 3017 | 389 | 200 | 371 | 448 | 405 | 140 | 390 | 509 | 398 | 3250 | 6267 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725111 yards4673 metersCR 69.7Bogey 100.5Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 50.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.1 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 449 | 262 | 395 | 106 | 321 | 283 | 321 | 136 | 2599 | 311 | 116 | 299 | 368 | 307 | 104 | 266 | 438 | 303 | 2512 | 5111 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725768 yards5274 metersCR 72.8Bogey 106.1Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 53.5 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 467 | 336 | 474 | 152 | 347 | 289 | 328 | 143 | 2883 | 343 | 168 | 334 | 407 | 346 | 108 | 329 | 490 | 360 | 2885 | 5768 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rifle Creek 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile75% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Aim17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Rifle Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rifle Creek Golf Course. 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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62% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
51% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim28%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control32%
Alignment29%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment15%
43% match
For Red tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
70% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
37% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
44% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
57% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Precision11%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Dispersion18%
75% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
32% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment28%
Precision14%
54% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Precision19%
61% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
75% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
81% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
49% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rifle Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Rifle Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Rifle Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Rifle Creek Golf Course technically exacting. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rifle Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5689 yards. The back tees extend to 6267.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rifle Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.8 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 Rifle Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6267.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Rifle Creek Golf Course and how should I play it?
Rifle Creek 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 Rifle Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6267.0 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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