Visualize long lines, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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
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
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 Deerhurst Lakeside
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
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.
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.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rbarry@deerhurstresort.com
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Facilities
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
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 42.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 39.9 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 201 | 367 | 106 | 340 | 203 | 485 | 147 | 177 | 2339 | 318 | 310 | 122 | 336 | 262 | 242 | 207 | 140 | 209 | 2146 | 4485 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 39.5 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 28.8 · BR 37.0 · Slope 88
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 124 | 307 | 86 | 311 | 137 | 402 | 77 | 134 | 1833 | 233 | 131 | 105 | 271 | 234 | 226 | 138 | 80 | 148 | 1566 | 3399 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 40.9 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 38.5 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 167 | 336 | 80 | 325 | 167 | 426 | 105 | 152 | 2042 | 248 | 148 | 122 | 326 | 241 | 238 | 192 | 113 | 181 | 1809 | 3851 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 43.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 201 | 367 | 106 | 340 | 203 | 485 | 147 | 177 | 2339 | 318 | 175 | 122 | 336 | 262 | 242 | 207 | 140 | 209 | 2011 | 4350 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 43.5 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 28.8 · BR 40.4 · Slope 98
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 124 | 307 | 86 | 311 | 137 | 402 | 77 | 134 | 1833 | 233 | 131 | 105 | 271 | 234 | 226 | 138 | 80 | 148 | 1566 | 3399 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 45.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 42.0 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 167 | 336 | 80 | 325 | 167 | 426 | 105 | 152 | 2042 | 248 | 148 | 122 | 326 | 241 | 238 | 192 | 113 | 181 | 1809 | 3851 |
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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Showing 36 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Leave tap-ins, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTest your setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn lies into pars, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRead breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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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