Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Chester Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Chester Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Chester 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
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 Chester Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
DIY Course Medium
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Chester Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
222 Golf Course Rd, Chester, NS B0J 1J0, Canada
Course Description
Chester Golf Club offers a classic seaside golf course experience in Chester, Nova Scotia, with a routing that challenges players of all skill levels while showcasing ocean views and coastal scenery. The club emphasizes on-course play, member services, and clubhouse amenities, including a restaurant with seafood specials and a pro shop. Visitors can book tee times, explore memberships, and enjoy events and tournaments in a scenic maritime setting. The club highlights live webcam views and seasonal updates as part of its guest experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1914
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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 Chester Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 05 Blue
01 Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 513 | 184 | 585 | 383 | 363 | 149 | 378 | 125 | 348 | 3028 | 394 | 404 | 174 | 382 | 302 | 539 | 189 | 338 | 328 | 3050 | 6078 |
H Green (2020) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 158 | 483 | 374 | 339 | 139 | 356 | 118 | 348 | 2750 | 387 | 391 | 165 | 369 | 291 | 456 | 172 | 321 | 317 | 2869 | 5619 |
05 Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.8 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 513 | 184 | 585 | 383 | 363 | 149 | 378 | 125 | 348 | 3028 | 394 | 404 | 174 | 382 | 302 | 539 | 189 | 338 | 328 | 3050 | 6078 |
06 White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 499 | 158 | 557 | 374 | 339 | 139 | 356 | 118 | 348 | 2888 | 387 | 391 | 165 | 369 | 291 | 520 | 172 | 321 | 317 | 2933 | 5821 |
07 Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.8 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 128 | 483 | 299 | 249 | 132 | 264 | 106 | 338 | 2434 | 333 | 332 | 124 | 325 | 279 | 456 | 156 | 280 | 301 | 2586 | 5020 |
08 Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 128 | 483 | 299 | 249 | 132 | 264 | 106 | 298 | 2394 | 387 | 332 | 124 | 325 | 279 | 401 | 141 | 280 | 301 | 2570 | 4964 |
H Green (2020) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 158 | 483 | 374 | 339 | 139 | 356 | 118 | 348 | 2750 | 387 | 391 | 165 | 369 | 291 | 456 | 172 | 321 | 317 | 2869 | 5619 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Chester 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileCheck putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Chester Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Chester Golf Club. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-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 · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 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.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Chester 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 Chester Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Chester Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Chester Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Chester Golf Club challenges consistency. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Chester Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5521 yards. The back tees extend to 6078.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Chester Golf Club?
With a course rating of 77.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Chester Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6078.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Chester 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 Chester Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6078.0 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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