Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Sky Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

202

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

Big Sky Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big Sky 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.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 26%Precision 24%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Trajectory 11%

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.

18.1
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Big Sky Golf Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

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

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Big Sky Golf Club.

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

1690 Airport Rd, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L3, Canada

Course Description

Big Sky Golf Club is the premiere public golf course in Pemberton & Whistler, British Columbia, Canada.Ranked #24 in the "Top 100 Best Golf Courses" in Canada by SCOREGolf and in the "Top 30 of the Best Golf Courses in Canada" by Golf Digest, you have to experience golf at Big Sky for yourself to truly understand how special our golf course is.Just 25 minutes north of Whistler, Big Sky rests at the base of the magnificent 8,000 foot Mount Currie. With its bent grass fairways, tees and greens, Big Sky is without a doubt the best manicured golf course in British Columbia and we deliver the service to match. Big Sky Golf Club is the perfect venue for a corporate retreat, fundraising golf tournament or a client appreciation day for groups of 16 - 160. Let our Red Seal certified chef and the culinary team create an extravagant spread of locally sourced menu items while you and your guests enjoy the views from our award winning misted patio after your round.Exceptional people delivering an exceptional experience!

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bob Cupp

Opened

1993

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4.0(184 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 Big Sky Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLUE

B

BIG TEES Tee

Gender: MalePar 727001 yards6402 metersCR 73.8Bogey 97.9Slope 130

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 124

Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 136

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443534445364345444353672
Handicap371511713951181641821461012
Yardage450413194600161349380393536347645316143452045433640521654635257001

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Sky Golf Club

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 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
55% match
For BLUE tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%

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64% match
For BLUE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%

13 Week Flagship Program for Big Sky Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Sky Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 5–76 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

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

Week 93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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51% match
For RED tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%

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60% match
For RED tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
72% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
57% match
For WHITE tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
59% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For BIG TEES tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

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26% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
67% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
62% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion21%
Scoring19%
74% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%

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47% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
60% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
58% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
57% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Big Sky Golf Club

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 Big Sky Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Big Sky Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Big Sky Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Big Sky Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Sky Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6104 yards. The back tees extend to 7001.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Big Sky Golf Club?

With a course rating of 73.8 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 Big Sky Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 7001.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is Big Sky Golf Club 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 Big Sky Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 7001.0 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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