Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carleton
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Carleton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carleton, 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 Carleton
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges 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.
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carleton.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jatrickey@carletongolf.com
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Facilities
Location
6627 Marina Dr, Manotick, ON K4M 1B3, Canada
Course Description
Carleton Golf & Yacht Club is a member-owned private golf club located in Ottawa, Ontario along the banks of the Rideau River. The club features a well-designed 18-hole course known for immaculate conditions, a walkable layout, and a strong member experience. It hosts weddings and corporate events and offers a Golf Academy with TrackMan simulators for indoor lessons, club fitting, and range practice. The club also runs junior programs, tournaments, and a variety of membership options just a short drive from downtown Ottawa.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rideau Carleton
Opened
1963
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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 Carleton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 352 | 336 | 427 | 486 | 207 | 368 | 140 | 431 | 3119 | 180 | 356 | 157 | 361 | 456 | 393 | 356 | 405 | 544 | 3208 | 6327 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.4 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 335 | 291 | 317 | 403 | 164 | 289 | 128 | 363 | 2648 | 159 | 259 | 148 | 347 | 443 | 332 | 346 | 314 | 462 | 2810 | 5458 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 335 | 300 | 414 | 476 | 186 | 356 | 128 | 419 | 2979 | 169 | 349 | 151 | 351 | 450 | 376 | 346 | 383 | 527 | 3102 | 6081 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 327 | 266 | 404 | 403 | 159 | 289 | 120 | 401 | 2721 | 152 | 257 | 134 | 336 | 434 | 330 | 340 | 314 | 462 | 2759 | 5480 |
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 265 | 212 | 317 | 364 | 118 | 251 | 101 | 363 | 2291 | 92 | 254 | 94 | 315 | 373 | 252 | 280 | 310 | 382 | 2352 | 4643 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 335 | 291 | 317 | 403 | 164 | 289 | 128 | 363 | 2648 | 159 | 259 | 148 | 347 | 443 | 332 | 346 | 314 | 462 | 2810 | 5458 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.6 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 335 | 300 | 414 | 476 | 186 | 356 | 128 | 419 | 2979 | 169 | 349 | 151 | 351 | 450 | 376 | 346 | 383 | 527 | 3102 | 6081 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 327 | 266 | 404 | 403 | 159 | 289 | 120 | 401 | 2721 | 152 | 257 | 134 | 336 | 434 | 330 | 340 | 314 | 462 | 2759 | 5480 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carleton
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Carleton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carleton. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate careless misses, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Carleton
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 Carleton
Get answers to common questions about playing Carleton and what to expect.
How difficult is Carleton for mid-handicap golfers?
Carleton is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carleton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5485 yards. The back tees extend to 6327.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carleton?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Carleton and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6327.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Carleton and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Carleton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6327.0 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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