30% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Smoky River Golf Club
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Cheyenne Wells, CO, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Smoky River Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Smoky River 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 22%Aim 21%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Accuracy 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.
19.8
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Smoky River Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Smoky River Golf Club.
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
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Marty Johnson
Opened
1991
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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 Smoky River Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant short par four iron tests with back nine risk from long par fours and fives that punish poor tee and approach choices for steady scoring.
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706085 yards5564 metersCR 66.8Bogey 86.5Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 42.8 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 43.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 148 | 336 | 342 | 313 | 535 | 388 | 354 | 198 | 2977 | 369 | 154 | 357 | 349 | 320 | 547 | 426 | 366 | 220 | 3108 | 6085 |
R
Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704690 yards4289 metersCR 64.6Bogey 88.5Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 43.8 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 44.7 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 224 | 124 | 198 | 274 | 243 | 441 | 327 | 297 | 147 | 2275 | 228 | 141 | 202 | 277 | 248 | 446 | 381 | 300 | 192 | 2415 | 4690 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 706085 yards5564 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.1Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.6 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 148 | 336 | 342 | 313 | 535 | 388 | 354 | 198 | 2977 | 369 | 154 | 357 | 349 | 320 | 547 | 426 | 366 | 220 | 3108 | 6085 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Smoky River 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min27 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion20%
65% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
43% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Smoky River Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Smoky River Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started62% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory14%
59% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy14%
Alignment10%
62% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim19%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started65% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For White/Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Aim14%
Alignment12%
49% match
For White/Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
39% match
For White/Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Precision16%
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Get Started63% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy23%
Aim12%
62% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Aim14%
76% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
30% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For White/Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment28%
Distance Control26%
51% match
For White/Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
49% match
For White/Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
38% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For White/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Alignment13%
54% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Alignment28%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Smoky River Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Smoky River Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Smoky River Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Smoky River Golf Club challenges consistency. The 106.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Smoky River Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5388 yards. The back tees extend to 6085.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Smoky River Golf Club?
With a course rating of 66.8 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 Smoky River Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6085.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Smoky River Golf Club 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 Smoky River Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 106.0 and yardage reaching 6085.0 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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