Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deerhurst Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

36

36 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

148

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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

Session Durations

6

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Deerhurst Lakeside Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deerhurst Lakeside, 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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Precision 22%Dispersion 13%Trajectory 12%

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.

18.5
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Deerhurst Lakeside

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

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

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Deerhurst Lakeside.

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

rbarry@deerhurstresort.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

1235 Deerhurst Canal Road

Course Description

MINDS MEET IN MUSKOKA Welcome to Ontario's landmark place to meet and retreat. Part of the Skyline Hotels & Resorts collection, Deerhurst Resort is a year round destination located in scenic Muskoka, embracing Peninsula Lake and a few minutes' drive from the historic town of Huntsville. Since 1896, Deerhurst Resort has been bringing together the perfect mix of place, people, and partners to help you achieve your meeting goals or simply unwind with family and friends. MEETING ESSENTIALS, ALL IN ONE PLACE Whether you're planning a small corporate session, a large convention, a year-end get-together or an association event, at Deerhurst you can always count on your group receiving personalized attention and hands-on support from a friendly, seasoned team that's hosted the 2010 G8 Summit of world leaders, Ironman 70.3 marathons, concert event weekends with the likes of Johnny Reid, Gowan and Jim Cuddy. Deerhurst's venue options encompass 45,000 sq. ft. (4,200m2) of flexible space including Legacy Hall 11,000 sq. ft. (1,022m2), the largest hotel venue north of Toronto. With 350 renovated guest rooms, locally inspired cuisine, on-site teambuilding by our own Adventures in Excellence department, and in-house audio-visual services provided by PSAV, meeting planner professionals put everything you need right at your fingertips, and on budget. EXTRA INCENTIVES & VALUE What will really engage and energize your attendees is Deerhurst's 760 acre year-round playground, made for beach BBQs, golf tournaments, climbing adventures, paintball or even pond hockey games. Right next door to Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and down the road from world-famous Algonquin Park, Deerhurst truly features everything you could want in a meeting destination, just two hours and two turns from Toronto. We'll see you in Muskoka! Group Sales: 1-800-461-6522 | deerhurstresort.com/meetings

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Course Information

Holes

36

Par

64

Type

Parkland

Architect

C. E. "Robbie" Robinson

Opened

1966

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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 Deerhurst Lakeside, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue

B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 634485 yards4101 metersCR 61.4Bogey 81.9Slope 111

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 42.0 · Slope 114

Back Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 39.9 · Slope 107

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434343533324434433333163
Handicap
Yardage313201367106340203485147177233931831012233626224220714020921464485

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deerhurst Lakeside

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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% match to course practice profile
40% match
For Blue tees

Visualize long lines, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min5 HCP7 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For Blue tees

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
Precision13%

12 Week Flagship Program for Deerhurst Lakeside

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deerhurst Lakeside. 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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Week 103 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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59% match
For Blue tees

Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control13%

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35% match
For Red tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Alignment20%
Aim17%
40% match
For Red tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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43% match
For Red tees

Turn lies into pars, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy13%
Aim11%

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48% match
For White tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Deerhurst Lakeside

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 Deerhurst Lakeside

Get answers to common questions about playing Deerhurst Lakeside and what to expect.

How difficult is Deerhurst Lakeside for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Deerhurst Lakeside technically exacting. With a slope of 111.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 61.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deerhurst Lakeside?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3942 yards. The back tees extend to 4485.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Deerhurst Lakeside?

With a course rating of 61.4 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Deerhurst Lakeside and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 4485.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Deerhurst Lakeside and how should I play it?

Deerhurst Lakeside 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 Deerhurst Lakeside strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 111.0 and yardage reaching 4485.0 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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