42% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thunderbird Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Thunderbird Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thunderbird Gc, 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%Distance Control 24%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.
18.3
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thunderbird Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thunderbird Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@bwthunderbird.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
Junction US Hwy 89, UT-9, Mt Carmel, UT 84755, United States
Course Description
The Best Western East Zion Thunderbird Lodge is in Mount Carmel Junction, Utah, 12 miles from the east side of Zion National Park, 60 miles from Bryce Canyon and 85 miles from Arizona's North Rim of the Grand Canyon. In addition the Coral Pink Sand Dunes is 12 miles, Cedar Breaks National Monument is 45 miles and the Grand Staircase Escalate National Monument's Glendale entrance is about 6 miles.
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Opened
1957
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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 Thunderbird Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par three iron tests from the tee with short par fours adding positioning choices for wedge ins. Steady bogey threats build on tougher ranked holes amid overall scoring openings.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 624088 yards3738 metersCR 59.6Bogey 77.0Slope 94
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 38.5 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 38.5 · Slope 94
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 214 | 188 | 143 | 176 | 152 | 220 | 277 | 343 | 331 | 2044 | 214 | 188 | 143 | 176 | 152 | 220 | 277 | 343 | 331 | 2044 | 4088 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 623774 yards3451 metersCR 59.0Bogey 75.6Slope 89
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 37.8 · Slope 89
Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 37.8 · Slope 89
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 208 | 172 | 138 | 167 | 138 | 215 | 222 | 306 | 321 | 1887 | 208 | 172 | 138 | 167 | 138 | 215 | 222 | 306 | 321 | 1887 | 3774 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623774 yards3451 metersCR 60.6Bogey 82.0Slope 91
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 41.0 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 41.0 · Slope 91
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 208 | 172 | 138 | 167 | 138 | 215 | 222 | 306 | 321 | 1887 | 208 | 172 | 138 | 167 | 138 | 215 | 222 | 306 | 321 | 1887 | 3774 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thunderbird Gc
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 profile43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Precision16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Thunderbird Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thunderbird Gc. 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started17% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring25%
Aim22%
76% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Visualization15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim15%
Scoring13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
64% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
24% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
59% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy23%
Visualization8%
75% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
65% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
65% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
62% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
59% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Visualization12%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion19%
Precision16%
60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control27%
Scoring18%
60% match
For White tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
56% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Dispersion11%
66% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
32% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
73% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
57% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
71% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Aim14%
59% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Scoring12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thunderbird Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Thunderbird Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Thunderbird Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Thunderbird Gc challenges consistency. The 94.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 59.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thunderbird Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3931 yards. The back tees extend to 4088.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thunderbird Gc?
With a course rating of 59.6 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Thunderbird Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4088.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Thunderbird Gc 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 Thunderbird Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 94.0 and yardage reaching 4088.0 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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