Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Mountain Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 32%Precision 20%Distance Control 17%Aim 16%Trajectory 12%

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.

21
Average HCP
12.5
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mountain

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

concierge@bearmountain.ca

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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

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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4.4(1935 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 Mountain, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLACK

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GOLDEN Tee

Gender: MalePar 716849 yards6263 metersCR 73.5Bogey 101.7Slope 152

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.5 · Slope 155

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.2 · Slope 149

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544344344353455343453671
Handicap511917151133716610121428184
Yardage540375395194389432173483443342415242951252316547118938160334256849

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 profile
70% match
For BLACK tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
61% match
For BLACK tees

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring14%
Aim12%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–24 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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59% match
For BLACK tees

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For SPIRIT tees

Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim19%
Alignment18%

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84% match
For SPIRIT tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Trajectory18%
Precision16%
42% match
For CINNAMON tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment12%
63% match
For CINNAMON tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
75% match
For CINNAMON tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For CINNAMON tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
80% match
For PANDA (BLACK/SPIRIT) tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
56% match
For PANDA (BLACK/SPIRIT) tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Alignment29%
Aim19%

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77% match
For PANDA (BLACK/SPIRIT) tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For PANDA (BLACK/SPIRIT) tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For PANDA (BLACK/SPIRIT) tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For GRIZZLY tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
25% match
For GRIZZLY tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
49% match
For GRIZZLY tees

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For GRIZZLY tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%

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60% match
For GOLDEN tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
25% match
For SPIRIT tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For SPIRIT tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%

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78% match
For SPIRIT tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Mountain

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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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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