69% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision26%
Aim19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Glacier Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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
Mountain Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountain, 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
Scoring 25%Precision 21%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%
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
10.1
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mountain
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
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 | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mountain.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jcoccagna@theglacierclub.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
600 Glacier Club Drive
Course Description
Glacier Club is a luxury real estate community in Durango, Colorado, featuring a private mountain and golf setting within the San Juan National Forest. The development offers mountain homes, homesites, clubhouses, and related real estate opportunities alongside year-round recreational amenities. With two golf courses, multiple clubhouses, pools, and concierge services, Glacier Club markets high-end property and membership options for owners and residents in a secluded Southwest Colorado landscape.
luxury mountain real estate • durango colorado • private golf community • homesites • clubhouses • golf courses • residences • membership program • mountain lifestyle • expansive wilderness • destination durango • adventures • real estate marketing • second home ownership • luxury homes colorado • country club • exclusive membership • luxury • community • Colorado • recreation
Course Information
Holes
63
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hale Irwin/Todd Schoeder
Opened
2017
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(62 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 Mountain, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course pounds players with nonstop par four battles that strain drives into mid-range irons, while back nine's extra bite on similar holes spikes bogey risks and tests endurance.This course pounds players with nonstop par four battles that strain drives into mid-range irons, while back nine's extra bite on similar holes spikes bogey risks and tests endurance.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716935 yards6341 metersCR 73.6Bogey 101.5Slope 150
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.9 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 154
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 418 | 535 | 186 | 356 | 397 | 512 | 241 | 467 | 3503 | 176 | 387 | 349 | 381 | 389 | 470 | 203 | 467 | 610 | 3432 | 6935 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 716499 yards5943 metersCR 71.1Bogey 97.5Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 390 | 513 | 179 | 321 | 365 | 472 | 221 | 453 | 3284 | 148 | 373 | 333 | 360 | 379 | 455 | 178 | 423 | 566 | 3215 | 6499 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 715406 yards4943 metersCR 65.7Bogey 87.7Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 44.0 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 330 | 442 | 157 | 236 | 313 | 420 | 170 | 345 | 2696 | 141 | 292 | 310 | 314 | 339 | 370 | 152 | 371 | 421 | 2710 | 5406 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountain
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Black tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
42% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy33%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Mountain
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountain. 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
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
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 · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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21% match
For Black tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For Black tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Precision15%
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Get Started34% match
For Black tees
Control long iron spin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics30%
Precision28%
78% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
55% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy31%
Aim10%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
38% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Gold tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
46% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
67% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
38% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
38% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
37% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy28%
Alignment11%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
82% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Aim16%
38% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started67% match
For Silver tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Aim15%
37% match
For Silver tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For Silver tees
Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
74% match
For Silver tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Mountain
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain
Get answers to common questions about playing Mountain and what to expect.
How difficult is Mountain for mid-handicap golfers?
Mountain is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 150.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountain?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6170 yards. The back tees extend to 6935.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mountain?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Mountain and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6935.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Mountain 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 Mountain strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 150.0 and yardage reaching 6935.0 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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