44% match
For Black tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Sierra Del Rio Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sierra Del Rio 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 24%Scoring 24%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed 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 Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sierra Del Rio Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jerry@turtlebackmountain.com
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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
120 Stage Coach Dr, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Phelps
Opened
2007
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(665 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 Sierra Del Rio Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a long grind packed with par fours that test iron consistency and par fives that punish poor positioning with big scoring risk. Players repeatedly decide between aggressive plays and safe layups amid high difficulty spread.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727329 yards6702 metersCR 75.4Bogey 101.0Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.7 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 215 | 572 | 343 | 234 | 461 | 438 | 431 | 592 | 3662 | 601 | 241 | 439 | 387 | 537 | 450 | 396 | 167 | 449 | 3667 | 7329 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726686 yards6114 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.4Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 158 | 500 | 308 | 207 | 424 | 416 | 471 | 560 | 3392 | 566 | 203 | 403 | 332 | 512 | 410 | 339 | 139 | 390 | 3294 | 6686 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725566 yards5090 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.4Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 116 | 425 | 252 | 159 | 359 | 362 | 311 | 494 | 2764 | 508 | 157 | 327 | 267 | 439 | 356 | 297 | 113 | 338 | 2802 | 5566 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726064 yards5545 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.8Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 153 | 457 | 281 | 167 | 395 | 390 | 344 | 522 | 3014 | 536 | 172 | 374 | 292 | 475 | 384 | 322 | 129 | 366 | 3050 | 6064 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sierra Del Rio 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Black tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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Get Started75% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Black tees
Dial in touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control10%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sierra Del Rio 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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18% match
For Black tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
55% match
For Black tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision26%
Scoring18%
49% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control32%
Visualization25%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
42% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Aim26%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
56% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment24%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Scoring11%
80% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
74% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
66% match
For Green tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
58% match
For Green tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
42% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
62% match
For Green tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Green tees
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
61% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision13%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
81% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision17%
Aim16%
49% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control44%
Dispersion16%
Trajectory11%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy10%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
18% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
67% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring22%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
59% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
42% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
51% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision15%
Distance Control15%
37% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
79% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
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 Sierra Del Rio Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sierra Del Rio Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sierra Del Rio Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Sierra Del Rio Golf Course challenges consistency. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sierra Del Rio Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6448 yards. The back tees extend to 7329.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sierra Del Rio Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 Sierra Del Rio Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7329.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Sierra Del Rio 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 Sierra Del Rio Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7329.0 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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