Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Mountain Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

213

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

Black Mountain Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black 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 27%Distance Control 24%Precision 21%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.

19.5
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Black Mountain

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Black Mountain.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

golfshop@melcor.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

575 Black Mountain Drive

Map not available

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Graham Cooke, Wayne Carleton

Opened

2003

Google 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 Black Mountain, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GOLD/BLUE

B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 715819 yards5321 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.0Slope 115

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 117

Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.6 · Slope 113

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Par454345353364353444353571
Handicap137511115317918126281016414
Yardage315534377180311459176446182298031415450121034133730719148428395819

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black 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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12 Week Flagship Program for Black Mountain

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black 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 · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

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 · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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74% match
For GOLD/BLUE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%

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72% match
For GOLD tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
70% match
For GOLD tees

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
78% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%

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23% match
For 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%
36% match
For BLUE tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For BLUE tees

Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For RED tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
42% match
For RED tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%

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79% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
77% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For BLUE tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
66% match
For BLUE tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%

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76% match
For BLUE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
51% match
For BLUE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For BLUE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
23% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Black 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 Black Mountain

Get answers to common questions about playing Black Mountain and what to expect.

How difficult is Black Mountain for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Black Mountain challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Mountain?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5484 yards. The back tees extend to 6394.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Black Mountain?

With a course rating of 70.2 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 Black Mountain and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6394.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Black 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 Black Mountain strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6394.0 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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