Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Mountain Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Mountain Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountain, 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 Mountain
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mountain.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
concierge@bearmountain.ca
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Facilities
Location
1999 Country Club Way
Course Description
Bear Mountain Resort is a luxury resort and real estate community located just outside Victoria, British Columbia. It features a Westin hotel, 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf, a tennis centre, hiking and mountain biking trails, and extensive recreational amenities in an urban-adjacent setting. The development emphasizes resort living with year-round temperate climate and access to world-class recreation. The property includes resort facilities, real estate opportunities, and members-only amenities within Canada’s urban resort landscape near Victoria, BC.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus/Steve Nicklaus
Opened
2003
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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 Mountain, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
GOLDEN Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.5 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.2 · Slope 149
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 540 | 375 | 395 | 194 | 389 | 432 | 173 | 483 | 443 | 3424 | 152 | 429 | 512 | 523 | 165 | 471 | 189 | 381 | 603 | 3425 | 6849 |
GRIZZLY Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 533 | 348 | 362 | 183 | 369 | 410 | 155 | 449 | 415 | 3224 | 135 | 407 | 488 | 509 | 126 | 432 | 177 | 343 | 561 | 3178 | 6402 |
SPIRIT Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 313 | 329 | 88 | 310 | 283 | 148 | 413 | 321 | 2625 | 116 | 389 | 440 | 464 | 99 | 399 | 158 | 289 | 510 | 2864 | 5489 |
BLACK Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 55.8 · Slope 152
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 523 | 313 | 329 | 150 | 338 | 397 | 148 | 431 | 400 | 3029 | 128 | 389 | 480 | 480 | 116 | 399 | 166 | 311 | 540 | 3009 | 6038 |
CINNAMON Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 247 | 259 | 88 | 304 | 283 | 131 | 331 | 321 | 2384 | 90 | 315 | 345 | 387 | 64 | 279 | 95 | 259 | 449 | 2283 | 4667 |
PANDA (BLACK/SPIRIT) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 54.8 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.4 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 523 | 313 | 329 | 150 | 310 | 397 | 148 | 413 | 321 | 2904 | 128 | 389 | 440 | 464 | 116 | 399 | 166 | 311 | 510 | 2923 | 5827 |
SPIRIT Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 52.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 313 | 329 | 88 | 310 | 283 | 148 | 413 | 321 | 2625 | 116 | 389 | 440 | 464 | 99 | 399 | 158 | 289 | 510 | 2864 | 5489 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountain
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 profileEscape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Mountain
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountain. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length 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)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mountain
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 Mountain
Get answers to common questions about playing Mountain and what to expect.
How difficult is Mountain for mid-handicap golfers?
Mountain is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 152.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountain?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5758 yards. The back tees extend to 6849.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mountain?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Mountain and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6849.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Mountain 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 Mountain strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 152.0 and yardage reaching 6849.0 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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