Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Balfour Golf Club.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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 Balfour Golf Club, 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 using an alignment mirror.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Everything you need to know about Balfour Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
cwilkinson@golfbalfour.com
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602 Queens Bay Rd, Balfour, BC V0G 1C0, Canada
Balfour Golf & Recreation operates an 18-hole golf course designed by Les Furber in the West Kootenay region, offering a welcoming environment and well-maintained tee-to-green conditioning. The site highlights golf and recreation facilities around Kootenay Lake, including memberships, seasonal passes, tournaments, league play, and a variety of events, with emphasis on accessibility and a relaxed, community-focused vibe. Located in Balfour, British Columbia, the organization presents a combined golf and recreation experience with additional amenities such as the Osprey Mountain Grill and recreation partners in the area.
golf course • west kootenay golf • les furber design • 18-hole golf • season passes • green fee rates • golf tournaments • league play • corporate golf • membership • golf instruction • practice facility • balfour recreation • season-pass options • recreation centre • public golf course • kootenay lake • golf events
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Les Furber
Opened
1989
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Balfour Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/BLUE
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 348 | 494 | 517 | 413 | 382 | 172 | 371 | 182 | 3371 | 400 | 289 | 383 | 183 | 290 | 400 | 179 | 508 | 433 | 3065 | 6436 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 324 | 482 | 488 | 387 | 356 | 142 | 353 | 172 | 3170 | 377 | 267 | 345 | 159 | 276 | 374 | 164 | 482 | 407 | 2851 | 6021 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.5 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 348 | 494 | 517 | 413 | 382 | 172 | 371 | 182 | 3371 | 400 | 289 | 383 | 183 | 290 | 400 | 179 | 508 | 433 | 3065 | 6436 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.0 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 324 | 482 | 488 | 387 | 356 | 142 | 353 | 172 | 3170 | 377 | 267 | 345 | 159 | 276 | 374 | 164 | 482 | 407 | 2851 | 6021 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 265 | 398 | 419 | 352 | 305 | 99 | 302 | 114 | 2674 | 321 | 215 | 286 | 111 | 225 | 314 | 134 | 430 | 344 | 2380 | 5054 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 295 | 423 | 444 | 375 | 328 | 123 | 330 | 135 | 2895 | 336 | 238 | 310 | 123 | 242 | 340 | 147 | 454 | 373 | 2563 | 5458 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.4 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 324 | 423 | 444 | 375 | 328 | 142 | 353 | 135 | 2966 | 336 | 267 | 310 | 159 | 276 | 340 | 147 | 482 | 373 | 2690 | 5656 |
Drill Library
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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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Balfour Golf Club. 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.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFlop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Balfour Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Balfour Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5745 yards. The back tees extend to 6436.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 77.4 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.
Measuring 6436.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Balfour Golf Club 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6436.0 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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