80% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tiara Rado Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Tiara Rado Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tiara Rado Golf Course, 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 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Alignment 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.
19
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tiara Rado Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tiara Rado Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mikeme@gjcity.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
2057 S Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81507, USA
Course Description
Golf Grand Junction operates the municipal Tiara Rado and Lincoln Park golf courses in Grand Junction, Colorado, offering public tee times, lessons, leagues, and events. The site highlights scenic courses, practice facilities, pro shop services, and family-friendly golf with various passes and rates. It also features blogs and community partnerships, positioning itself as the local hub for golf in Grand Junction. The organization emphasizes year-round golfing opportunities with seasonal hours and weather permitting access.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Kolacny
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(261 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 Tiara Rado Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces precise irons on endless modest par fours and tiny par threes while reachable par fives tempt bold plays but punish errors with stroke losses amid high overall challenge.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716000 yards5486 metersCR 73.9Bogey 107.9Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.6 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 455 | 156 | 384 | 325 | 542 | 295 | 152 | 432 | 3095 | 380 | 438 | 127 | 525 | 94 | 298 | 390 | 363 | 290 | 2905 | 6000 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715486 yards5016 metersCR 71.5Bogey 102.9Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.1 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.8 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 429 | 148 | 362 | 308 | 511 | 283 | 135 | 340 | 2834 | 351 | 412 | 107 | 470 | 90 | 275 | 355 | 330 | 262 | 2652 | 5486 |
W
White/Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714934 yards4512 metersCR 67.7Bogey 96.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 380 | 148 | 306 | 308 | 430 | 283 | 135 | 315 | 2623 | 303 | 340 | 107 | 400 | 90 | 275 | 232 | 302 | 262 | 2311 | 4934 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714388 yards4012 metersCR 65.9Bogey 91.3Slope 108
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.5 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 241 | 380 | 85 | 306 | 228 | 430 | 240 | 98 | 297 | 2305 | 303 | 314 | 88 | 400 | 65 | 221 | 232 | 269 | 191 | 2083 | 4388 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tiara Rado Golf Course
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
56% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Tiara Rado Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tiara Rado Golf Course. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
56% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
81% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue 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 Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Dispersion19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Precision16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion16%
Precision13%
61% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
72% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
54% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
64% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
59% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
66% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
63% match
For White 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 tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control16%
Alignment12%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Aim14%
45% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Distance Control13%
57% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started75% match
For Yellow tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
30% match
For Yellow tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory25%
Distance Control19%
Mechanics17%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Precision16%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion11%
Alignment11%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim15%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started41% match
For White/Yellow tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Tiara Rado Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tiara Rado Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Tiara Rado Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Tiara Rado Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Tiara Rado Golf Course presents a demanding test. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tiara Rado Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5194 yards. The back tees extend to 6000.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tiara Rado Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Tiara Rado Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6000.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Tiara Rado Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Tiara Rado Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6000.0 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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