Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbia Edgewater Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Portland, Oregon, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 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 , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Macan Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Macan, 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 30%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Trajectory 15%Aim 10%

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.

20.9

Average HCP

12.9

Minimum HCP

36.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Macan

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

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

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Macan.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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bryan.tunstill@cecc.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

2220 NE Marine Drive

Course Description

Founded in 1925, Columbia Edgewater has been part of Portland's leading golf landscape for nine decades. The club is proud to offer some of the best practice facilities and course conditions in the Pacific Northwest. CECC has hosted many prestigious golf championships over the years including the LPGA Portland Classic, The Portland Open, the Oregon Amateur, and many other regional championships. Columbia Edgewater also boasts the strongest playing membership in the Northwest. More members of CECC have been inducted into the Pacific Northwest's Hall of Fame than any other club in the region. To learn more about the course, events or membership advantages visit the website.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Vernon Macan

Opened

1925

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Macan

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 14 Programs

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Focus On Pace And Line

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision20%

Dispersion16%

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Save Par From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Accuracy27%

Scoring27%

Precision17%

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Trajectory37%

Precision20%

Scoring17%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Macan

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Macan. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Picture Perfect Roll

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Fade or draw mid irons, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills

Trajectory29%

Precision22%

Scoring18%

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Picture Perfect Roll

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring47%

Accuracy28%

Visualization25%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision17%

Alignment16%

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See your mixed shot landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring49%

Distance Control32%

Visualization19%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Open up and fly, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Alignment27%

Distance Control19%

Scoring17%

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Save Par From Fringe

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring28%

Aim19%

Distance Control16%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision23%

Scoring15%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Perfect woods arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills

Trajectory29%

Precision29%

Scoring13%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Short Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Macan

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 Macan

Get answers to common questions about playing Macan and what to expect.

How difficult is Macan for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Macan technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Macan?

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 Macan?

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

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Macan 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 Macan 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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