47% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tanoan Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Sandia/Zia Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sandia/Zia, 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Precision 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
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sandia/Zia
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sandia/Zia.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
membership@tanoancountryclub.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
10801 Academy Road NE
Course Description
At Tanoan Country Club, You'll find something for every member of your family. Our championship golf course is challenging yet fun for all skill levels. And our 14-court tennis facility and swimming pool offer plenty of options for family fun. Let us host your wedding or event overlooking the picturesque Sandia mountains
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert von Hagge
Opened
1978
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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 Sandia/Zia, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold S/Z - Female
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course repeatedly tests wedge and short iron accuracy on par fours and threes, pressuring short game for pars, while reachable par fives tempt birdies but spike risk on mishits.
G
Gold S/Z - Male Tee
Gender: MalePar 725408 yards4945 metersCR 65.4Bogey 87.3Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 151 | 462 | 267 | 285 | 114 | 400 | 134 | 498 | 2635 | 320 | 455 | 327 | 128 | 347 | 270 | 165 | 450 | 311 | 2773 | 5408 |
G
Gold S/Z - Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725408 yards4945 metersCR 70.3Bogey 100.3Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 151 | 462 | 267 | 285 | 114 | 400 | 134 | 498 | 2635 | 320 | 455 | 327 | 128 | 347 | 270 | 165 | 450 | 311 | 2773 | 5408 |
W
White S/Z - Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726454 yards5902 metersCR 76.1Bogey 109.0Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.5 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.5 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 163 | 536 | 333 | 362 | 152 | 492 | 160 | 552 | 3163 | 358 | 516 | 383 | 184 | 397 | 387 | 176 | 511 | 379 | 3291 | 6454 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sandia/Zia
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 profile62% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring26%
Aim19%
52% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sandia/Zia
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sandia/Zia. 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
50% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Aim18%
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Get Started65% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
66% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
43% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
89% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Aim18%
72% match
For Gold S/Z - Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
59% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
74% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
49% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion29%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
79% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy29%
Alignment12%
64% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
50% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
62% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold S/Z - Male tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim22%
Alignment15%
43% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim19%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
44% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
58% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
42% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
43% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Dispersion15%
74% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
66% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started59% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Accuracy20%
43% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring33%
Aim30%
83% match
For White S/Z - Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandia/Zia
Get answers to common questions about playing Sandia/Zia and what to expect.
How difficult is Sandia/Zia for mid-handicap golfers?
Sandia/Zia is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sandia/Zia?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5931 yards. The back tees extend to 6454.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sandia/Zia?
With a course rating of 76.1 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 Sandia/Zia and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6454.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Sandia/Zia and how should I play it?
Sandia/Zia 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 Sandia/Zia strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6454.0 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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