Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Cold Lake Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cold Lake, 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 37%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Distance Control 14%Aim 13%

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.

15.8

Average HCP

7.4

Minimum HCP

29.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Cold Lake

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

Putting18 min

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Driving Range30 min

Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Cold Lake.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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proshop@coldlake.com

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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

Glenwood Drive

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Justin Cider

Opened

1980

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cold Lake

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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Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim25%

Precision12%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy32%

Green Reading9%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Fly out and stop close, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min30 HCP5 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control18%

Scoring13%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy13%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Cold Lake

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cold Lake. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Week 9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control Long Iron Flight

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills

Accuracy33%

Scoring28%

Alignment10%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization19%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Aim17%

Accuracy16%

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Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion18%

Precision16%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring32%

Precision22%

Aim12%

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Precision25%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Cold Lake

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 Cold Lake

Get answers to common questions about playing Cold Lake and what to expect.

How difficult is Cold Lake for mid-handicap golfers?

Cold Lake presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cold Lake?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Cold Lake?

With a course rating of 70 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 Cold Lake and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Cold Lake and how should I play it?

Cold Lake 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 Cold Lake strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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