Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Champlain.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Champlain, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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1145 Chemin d'Aylmer, Gatineau, QC J9H 7L1, Canada
Champlain Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Gatineau, Québec, just minutes from downtown Ottawa. Established in 1929, the course features mature trees, rolling hills, and one of the region’s longest par-fives, with a comprehensive practice facility, a pro shop, a licensed restaurant, and a hotdog stand near the turn. The club offers a variety of amenities including driving range, bunkers, chipping, pitching and putting greens, and opportunities to book tee times or become a member. Visitors can enjoy scenic play across the tree-lined, traditional-style layout just across the river from Ottawa.
18-hole championship golf • gatineau golf course • par-five longest • mature trees golf • rolling hills golf • practice facility • driving range • bunkers • chipping greens • putting greens • pro shop • licensed restaurant • hotdog stand • book tee time • golf membership • golf access ottawa area • public golf gatineau • golf in quebec • golf club facilities • golf course • 18-hole championship • tee times • public golf • gatineau • ottawa area • rolling hills • golf
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Howard Watson
Opened
1969
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Champlain, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 547 | 126 | 531 | 173 | 478 | 424 | 167 | 390 | 371 | 3207 | 605 | 212 | 422 | 405 | 390 | 130 | 348 | 365 | 327 | 3204 | 6411 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.3 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.6 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 107 | 442 | 108 | 290 | 324 | 145 | 280 | 302 | 2442 | 424 | 137 | 298 | 276 | 337 | 116 | 332 | 347 | 261 | 2528 | 4970 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 533 | 119 | 513 | 154 | 460 | 401 | 161 | 371 | 354 | 3066 | 583 | 200 | 404 | 398 | 382 | 126 | 341 | 355 | 314 | 3103 | 6169 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 113 | 449 | 122 | 353 | 340 | 150 | 312 | 338 | 2624 | 469 | 189 | 336 | 326 | 369 | 119 | 336 | 347 | 268 | 2759 | 5383 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 107 | 442 | 108 | 290 | 324 | 145 | 280 | 302 | 2442 | 424 | 137 | 298 | 276 | 337 | 116 | 332 | 347 | 261 | 2528 | 4970 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 533 | 119 | 513 | 154 | 460 | 401 | 161 | 371 | 354 | 3066 | 583 | 200 | 404 | 398 | 382 | 126 | 341 | 355 | 314 | 3103 | 6169 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 113 | 449 | 122 | 353 | 340 | 150 | 312 | 338 | 2624 | 469 | 189 | 336 | 326 | 369 | 119 | 336 | 347 | 268 | 2759 | 5383 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFocus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Champlain. 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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
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 · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedDial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Champlain and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Champlain challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5690 yards. The back tees extend to 6411.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.7 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.
Stretching to 6411.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6411.0 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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