45% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sonnenalp Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Sonnenalp Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sonnenalp 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 27%Scoring 24%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sonnenalp Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sonnenalp Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
concierge@sonnenalp.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
1265 Berry Creek Rd, Edwards, CO 81632, USA
Course Description
The Sonnenalp Hotel of Vail is a luxury resort located in Vail, Colorado, with a history that began in 1919 in Bavaria, Germany. The Vail location was established in 1979 by the Faessler family, who transformed a small motel into a renowned hotel known for its European charm and hospitality. The hotel combines traditional Bavarian warmth with modern luxury amenities.Guests can enjoy luxurious rooms and suites featuring custom European furnishings and reclaimed wood, creating an authentic Alpine atmosphere. The hotel offers a variety of dining options, including a celebrated luxury breakfast and fine dining restaurants. For relaxation, the spa provides treatments like massages and facials, along with fitness facilities and an outdoor heated pool. The Sonnenalp Hotel also caters to corporate events and weddings with well-equipped meeting spaces and personalized service. Recognized by national publications for its exceptional hospitality, the Sonnenalp Hotel attracts luxury travelers, ski enthusiasts, corporate clients, and families, making it a versatile destination for various guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Krueger
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(36 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 Sonnenalp Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 1/2 Suns
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on drives into tough par fours where misses lead to bogeys. Par fives mix birdie hope with blow-up risk from poor starts.
1
1 Sun Tee
Gender: MalePar 716927 yards6334 metersCR 72.7Bogey 99.3Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.8 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 592 | 159 | 466 | 379 | 207 | 543 | 434 | 376 | 439 | 3595 | 401 | 418 | 414 | 339 | 191 | 374 | 432 | 184 | 579 | 3332 | 6927 |
1
1/2 Suns Tee
Gender: MalePar 716544 yards5984 metersCR 70.9Bogey 96.3Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 159 | 410 | 379 | 158 | 543 | 401 | 376 | 399 | 3342 | 401 | 375 | 414 | 339 | 166 | 374 | 432 | 181 | 520 | 3202 | 6544 |
2
2/3 Suns Tee
Gender: MalePar 716049 yards5531 metersCR 68.6Bogey 92.3Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 464 | 141 | 372 | 359 | 158 | 495 | 364 | 352 | 334 | 3039 | 333 | 375 | 378 | 312 | 166 | 362 | 383 | 181 | 520 | 3010 | 6049 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sonnenalp 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Green Reading9%
53% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sonnenalp Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sonnenalp Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started16% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
68% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
65% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
58% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
59% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Aim20%
Distance Control13%
81% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
79% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Precision13%
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Get Started69% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
48% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
22% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
78% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
34% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Precision27%
Mechanics18%
68% match
For 1/2 Suns tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
8% match
For 1 Sun tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
75% match
For 1 Sun tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion16%
Aim15%
67% match
For 1 Sun tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
Precision18%
40% match
For 1 Sun tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started71% match
For 1 Sun tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
40% match
For 1 Sun tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
82% match
For 1 Sun tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
59% match
For 1 Sun tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For 1 Sun tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
47% match
For 1 Sun tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Aim24%
Scoring17%
56% match
For 1 Sun tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For 1 Sun tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For 1 Sun tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Aim12%
61% match
For 1 Sun tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For 1 Sun tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
78% match
For 1 Sun tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started74% match
For 1 Sun tees
Stop on a dime, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision14%
Scoring13%
56% match
For 2/3 Suns tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Aim13%
58% match
For 2/3 Suns tees
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
61% match
For 2/3 Suns tees
Test your setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For 2/3 Suns tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
72% match
For 2/3 Suns tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sonnenalp Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sonnenalp Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sonnenalp Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sonnenalp Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sonnenalp Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6488 yards. The back tees extend to 6927.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sonnenalp Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sonnenalp Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6927.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Sonnenalp 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 Sonnenalp Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6927.0 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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