Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Homestead Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Lakewood, Colorado, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

The Homestead Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Homestead, 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 27%Distance Control 25%Precision 20%Dispersion 14%Alignment 12%

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.

20.3

Average HCP

11.4

Minimum HCP

34.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Homestead

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Medium

Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Homestead.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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crinfo@lakewood.org

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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

11500 West Hampden Avenue

Course Description

As one of Colorado's largest cities, just west of Denver, Lakewood is the gateway to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Our 145,000 citizens enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle, with golf, recreation centers, and parks throughout the City and hiking, skiing, camping, and fishing just minutes away. Lakewood is also home to a thriving arts and cultural scene. Lakewood, incorporated in 1969, is a home-rule City with a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council consists of the Mayor, who is elected at-large, and ten City Council members, two from each of the City's five geographical wards. The Council appoints the City Manager with administrative responsibility to carry out the Council's policies, core community values, and the day-to-day operations of the City. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Denis Griffiths

Opened

2002

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Homestead

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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Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Alignment29%

Scoring22%

Aim20%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control24%

Aim18%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for The Homestead

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Homestead. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Mixed

Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory18%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Accuracy30%

Scoring19%

Alignment19%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control33%

Visualization22%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills

Distance Control27%

Precision22%

Scoring13%

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Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

Vary landing spot soft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment23%

Accuracy19%

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Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills

Scoring41%

Distance Control33%

Visualization26%

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Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Homestead

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 The Homestead

Get answers to common questions about playing The Homestead and what to expect.

How difficult is The Homestead for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The Homestead technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 65.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Homestead?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Homestead?

With a course rating of 70 and par 65, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 65 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is The Homestead and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is The Homestead and how should I play it?

The Homestead 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 The Homestead strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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