Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cottonwood Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

41

41 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

167

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Cottonwood Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cottonwood 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

Scoring 33%Distance Control 21%Precision 18%Aim 14%Trajectory 11%

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
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
36.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Cottonwood Golf Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Cottonwood Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

tk@cottonwoodgolfcourse.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

1975 Haslam Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1T1, Canada

Course Description

Cottonwood Golf Course is a family-run golf facility on Vancouver Island, located in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The 18-hole course combines well-maintained greens and a varied design with a dedicated on-site restaurant and event services for weddings, banquets, and tournaments. The club operates a golf shop and offers tee-time bookings, emphasizing affordable golf and friendly service for players of all levels. The course emphasizes seasonal play and favorable Nanaimo climate conditions, with a long-standing reputation on the island.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Opened

1995

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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 Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLUE

B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 726215 yards5683 metersCR 70.5Bogey 91.5Slope 113

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.2 · Slope 110

Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 116

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434534534354354454353772
Handicap177115115913318166214124108
Yardage346169372482179305482146412289330014051842634547536621254033226215

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cottonwood 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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10 Week Flagship Program for Cottonwood Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cottonwood Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–24 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 63 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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67% match
For WHITE tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For WHITE tees

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%

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56% match
For WHITE tees

Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%

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78% match
For BLUE tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
66% match
For RED tees

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
23% match
For RED tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For RED tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring25%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For RED tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For RED tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%

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61% match
For WHITE tees

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
82% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Cottonwood Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Cottonwood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Cottonwood Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 113.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cottonwood Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5722 yards. The back tees extend to 6215.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Cottonwood Golf Club?

With a course rating of 70.5 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 Cottonwood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6215.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Cottonwood Golf Club and how should I play it?

Cottonwood Golf Club 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 Cottonwood Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 6215.0 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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