Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
41
41 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course, 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 Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
CottonwoodCoulee@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
3245 10 Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4B3, Canada
Course Description
Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course is an 18-hole executive-style golf facility in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The club emphasizes a casual, welcoming atmosphere with affordable green fees, family-friendly dining, and opportunities for youth golf leagues and tournaments. In addition to golf, it offers RV camping facilities and a relaxed environment suitable for learn-to-golf programs and group outings. The course is designed to be playable for beginners while still challenging for experienced golfers, with a focus on accessibility and community recreation.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harold Pasechnik
Opened
1993
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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 Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 40.0 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.4 · Slope 101
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 366 | 257 | 131 | 296 | 285 | 169 | 301 | 119 | 2228 | 273 | 303 | 153 | 170 | 461 | 361 | 158 | 290 | 140 | 2309 | 4537 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 39.4 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 39.2 · Slope 95
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 341 | 257 | 100 | 256 | 285 | 158 | 259 | 119 | 2079 | 273 | 246 | 115 | 122 | 461 | 301 | 141 | 290 | 140 | 2089 | 4168 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 38.5 · Slope 88
Back Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 38.5 · Slope 96
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 325 | 239 | 85 | 241 | 271 | 140 | 238 | 107 | 1935 | 255 | 223 | 100 | 100 | 378 | 291 | 127 | 270 | 119 | 1863 | 3798 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 43.6 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 45.0 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 341 | 257 | 100 | 256 | 285 | 158 | 259 | 119 | 2079 | 273 | 246 | 115 | 122 | 461 | 301 | 141 | 290 | 140 | 2089 | 4168 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 41.4 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 40.1 · Slope 92
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 310 | 225 | 70 | 220 | 266 | 136 | 217 | 97 | 1815 | 238 | 213 | 63 | 80 | 369 | 223 | 87 | 254 | 92 | 1619 | 3434 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 42.4 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 42.8 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 325 | 239 | 85 | 241 | 271 | 140 | 238 | 107 | 1935 | 255 | 223 | 100 | 100 | 378 | 291 | 127 | 270 | 119 | 1863 | 3798 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course
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 41 Programs
% match to course practice profileKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedShort game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCapitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course
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 Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 61.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3986 yards. The back tees extend to 4537.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course?
With a course rating of 61.9 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4537.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course 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 Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 100.0 and yardage reaching 4537.0 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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