Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Tiara Rado Golf 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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
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2057 S Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81507, USA
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Kolacny
Opened
1972
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Tiara Rado Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Tiara Rado Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tiara Rado Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tiara Rado Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tiara Rado Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tiara Rado Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tiara Rado Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Tiara Rado Golf Course and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6000.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
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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