41% match
For Copper tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Woods Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Cottonwood/Silo Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cottonwood/Silo, 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cottonwood/Silo
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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 Cottonwood/Silo.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
6655 Quaker Street
Course Description
West Woods Golf Club, located in Arvada, Colorado, operates three distinct golf courses: The Sleeping Indian, The Cottonwood, and The Silo, offering scenic layouts and challenges for golfers of all skill levels. The club features a state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator in the clubhouse and hosts varied events, lessons, and junior programs. It provides tee times, course information, and a calendar of activities, along with dining and membership options, in the Denver metropolitan area. The property emphasizes community engagement and charitable donations policies and is anchored by its proximity to Arvada and the surrounding Colorado golf landscape.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Phelps
Opened
1999
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⭐4.3(488 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 Cottonwood/Silo, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Copper
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated tee decisions on par fours and fives that lead to tight approach windows. Back nine toughness raises bogey risks if position play slips on key stretches.
C
Copper Tee
Gender: MalePar 726722 yards6147 metersCR 71.7Bogey 97.3Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 476 | 202 | 412 | 533 | 210 | 378 | 374 | 512 | 3462 | 360 | 174 | 518 | 407 | 506 | 380 | 403 | 365 | 147 | 3260 | 6722 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 724226 yards3864 metersCR 61.3Bogey 79.4Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 39.8 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.6 · Slope 98
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 290 | 86 | 255 | 375 | 100 | 253 | 230 | 383 | 2212 | 178 | 98 | 315 | 266 | 294 | 255 | 243 | 267 | 98 | 2014 | 4226 |
I
Iron Tee
Gender: MalePar 726237 yards5703 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 438 | 178 | 383 | 494 | 167 | 351 | 337 | 490 | 3171 | 334 | 149 | 497 | 383 | 498 | 359 | 380 | 335 | 131 | 3066 | 6237 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cottonwood/Silo
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 Copper tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy20%
38% match
For Copper tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
67% match
For Copper tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim24%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Cottonwood/Silo
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cottonwood/Silo. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started46% match
For Copper tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Copper tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For Copper tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Scoring12%
65% match
For Copper tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For Copper tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Copper tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Copper tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Copper tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Copper tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Copper tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Copper tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Copper tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started81% match
For Copper tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
74% match
For Copper tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
30% match
For Copper tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision25%
Trajectory21%
62% match
For Copper tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Copper tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Copper tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Iron tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Iron tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For Iron tees
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Dispersion12%
46% match
For Iron tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
41% match
For Iron tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
38% match
For Iron tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started65% match
For Iron tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Aim20%
74% match
For Iron tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Precision13%
74% match
For Iron tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For Iron tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Iron tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
53% match
For Iron tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Iron tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Aim14%
71% match
For Iron tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
54% match
For Iron tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim21%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Iron tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Green tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Precision12%
48% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
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Get Started72% match
For Green tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim21%
Scoring13%
60% match
For Green tees
Build drive streaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
19% match
For Green tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
57% match
For Green tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment20%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood/Silo
Get answers to common questions about playing Cottonwood/Silo and what to expect.
How difficult is Cottonwood/Silo for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cottonwood/Silo challenges consistency. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cottonwood/Silo?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5474 yards. The back tees extend to 6722.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cottonwood/Silo?
With a course rating of 71.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cottonwood/Silo and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6722.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Cottonwood/Silo 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 Cottonwood/Silo strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6722.0 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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