Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Candle Lake Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
40
40 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Candle Lake Golf Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Candle Lake Golf Resort, 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 Candle Lake Golf Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Candle Lake Golf Resort.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
r.rumberger@sasktel.net
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Facilities
Location
1 Fairway Dr, Candle Lake, SK S0J 3E0, Canada
Course Description
Our full-service golf resort encompasses spectacular views of Candle Lake with an RV campground and a variety of cabins and townhouses. Onsite facilities include the Water's Edge Restaurant & Lounge, state of the art fitness facilities and convention space for 12 - 300 people. The resort's golf course is made up of 18 holes carved out of the beautiful forest. It will challenge any golfer with over 26 sand traps, water hazards and rough.Three sets of tees on each hole can accommodate all skill levels. The resort also offers guests other year-round outdoor experiences. The variety of hiking, cycling and ATV trails will give guests the opportunity to take in some great scenery and excellent bird and wildlife viewing. The marina with approximately 180 slips, boat/motor and pontoon rentals offers access to fun on the lake. Snowmobilers can take advantage of hundreds of kilometres of snowmobile trails surrounding the resort.
golf resort • outdoor recreation • lake activities • cabins • fitness • convention space • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
H. C. Pequegnat
Opened
1977
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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 Candle Lake Golf Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Back (Blue)
Back (Blue) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 457 | 181 | 382 | 478 | 507 | 168 | 331 | 157 | 473 | 3134 | 451 | 412 | 336 | 410 | 495 | 180 | 272 | 161 | 581 | 3298 | 6432 |
Forward (Red) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.2 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.9 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 134 | 293 | 360 | 328 | 134 | 245 | 118 | 393 | 2390 | 365 | 304 | 249 | 275 | 416 | 149 | 218 | 128 | 442 | 2546 | 4936 |
Middle (White) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 168 | 353 | 450 | 450 | 156 | 323 | 149 | 451 | 2910 | 407 | 359 | 280 | 346 | 454 | 172 | 241 | 148 | 503 | 2910 | 5820 |
Back (Blue) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 56.9 · Slope 148
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 39 | 76 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 181 | 382 | 478 | 507 | 168 | 331 | 157 | 473 | 3154 | 451 | 412 | 336 | 410 | 495 | 180 | 272 | 161 | 581 | 3298 | 6452 |
Forward (Red) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 134 | 293 | 360 | 328 | 134 | 245 | 118 | 393 | 2390 | 365 | 304 | 249 | 275 | 416 | 149 | 218 | 128 | 442 | 2546 | 4936 |
Middle (White) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 168 | 353 | 450 | 450 | 156 | 323 | 149 | 451 | 2910 | 407 | 359 | 280 | 346 | 454 | 172 | 241 | 148 | 503 | 2910 | 5820 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Candle Lake Golf Resort
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 40 Programs
% match to course practice profileUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Candle Lake Golf Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Candle Lake Golf Resort. 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 · 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)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Candle Lake Golf Resort
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 Candle Lake Golf Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Candle Lake Golf Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Candle Lake Golf Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Candle Lake Golf Resort challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 145.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 78.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Candle Lake Golf Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5694 yards. The back tees extend to 6452.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Candle Lake Golf Resort?
With a course rating of 78.3 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 Candle Lake Golf Resort and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6452.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Candle Lake Golf Resort and how should I play it?
Candle Lake Golf Resort is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Candle Lake Golf Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6452.0 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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