Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Balmoral
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Balmoral Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Balmoral, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Balmoral
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Balmoral.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
balmoral@lebalmoral.ca
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Facilities
Location
100 Rue Balmoral, Morin-Heights, QC J0R 1H0, Canada
Course Description
Balmoral Golf Club is a private country club in Morin-Heights, in the Saint-Sauveur Valley, offering an 18-hole golf course with additional amenities such as a tennis court and a pool. The club emphasizes a refined lifestyle for its members, combining sport, leisure, and personalized services in a natural setting. It showcases a boutique, an academy for golf instruction, and hosts events and corporate gatherings for members and guests. The club is part of a scenic Laurentian region in Quebec, Canada.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Graham Cooke
Opened
1991
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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 Balmoral, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Noir
Blanc Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.2 · Slope 126
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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 355 | 125 | 504 | 169 | 390 | 405 | 418 | 136 | 2858 | 369 | 311 | 309 | 468 | 132 | 328 | 315 | 162 | 482 | 2876 | 5734 |
Blanc Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.8 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 355 | 125 | 504 | 169 | 390 | 405 | 418 | 136 | 2858 | 369 | 311 | 309 | 468 | 132 | 328 | 315 | 162 | 482 | 2876 | 5734 |
Blanc/Or Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 355 | 125 | 504 | 148 | 335 | 373 | 417 | 136 | 2739 | 320 | 311 | 309 | 468 | 132 | 289 | 315 | 155 | 430 | 2729 | 5468 |
Noir Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.1 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 56.2 · Slope 146
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 397 | 138 | 527 | 174 | 423 | 438 | 507 | 144 | 3128 | 402 | 347 | 313 | 515 | 141 | 423 | 325 | 191 | 513 | 3170 | 6298 |
Noir-Blanc Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 355 | 138 | 527 | 174 | 390 | 438 | 507 | 144 | 3029 | 369 | 347 | 313 | 515 | 141 | 328 | 325 | 191 | 482 | 3011 | 6040 |
Or Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.3 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 345 | 110 | 464 | 148 | 335 | 373 | 417 | 126 | 2664 | 320 | 280 | 277 | 426 | 122 | 289 | 281 | 155 | 430 | 2580 | 5244 |
Or/Vert Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 297 | 110 | 464 | 117 | 335 | 324 | 417 | 126 | 2516 | 320 | 280 | 277 | 426 | 122 | 288 | 281 | 155 | 372 | 2521 | 5037 |
Vert Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 297 | 101 | 411 | 117 | 329 | 324 | 353 | 110 | 2368 | 320 | 242 | 250 | 375 | 110 | 288 | 270 | 123 | 372 | 2350 | 4718 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Balmoral
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileThread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Balmoral
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Balmoral. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaster touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCheck setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Balmoral
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Balmoral
Get answers to common questions about playing Balmoral and what to expect.
How difficult is Balmoral for mid-handicap golfers?
Balmoral is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 77.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Balmoral?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5508 yards. The back tees extend to 6298.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Balmoral?
With a course rating of 77.6 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 Balmoral and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6298.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Balmoral 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 Balmoral strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6298.0 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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