Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dorval
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Dorval Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dorval, 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 Dorval
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dorval.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
c.guerra@golfdorval.com
Giving lessons at Dorval? Get featured here.
Facilities
Location
2000 Avenue Reverchon, Dorval, QC H9P 2S7, Canada
Course Description
Golf Dorval is a public golf course located in Dorval, Quebec, Canada, offering an 18-hole course, driving range, and other amenities such as a restaurant, bar, and mini-golf. The course is open to the public and hosts tournaments. Golf Dorval also offers lessons, rentals, and a pro shop.
golf course • public golf • golf lessons • golf rentals • golf tournaments • mini-golf • recreation • Montreal • outdoor sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Graham Cooke
Opened
1981
Google Reviews
Dorval Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Dorval, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 477 | 424 | 127 | 387 | 321 | 203 | 595 | 409 | 3324 | 487 | 188 | 223 | 419 | 517 | 528 | 168 | 423 | 392 | 3345 | 6669 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 404 | 342 | 110 | 356 | 309 | 136 | 504 | 322 | 2799 | 382 | 146 | 176 | 354 | 456 | 434 | 145 | 353 | 312 | 2758 | 5557 |
Vert Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 404 | 342 | 122 | 371 | 309 | 174 | 504 | 322 | 2909 | 382 | 180 | 203 | 354 | 456 | 434 | 154 | 353 | 312 | 2828 | 5737 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 461 | 387 | 122 | 371 | 309 | 174 | 576 | 394 | 3155 | 480 | 180 | 203 | 410 | 507 | 509 | 154 | 414 | 390 | 3247 | 6402 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.1 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 404 | 342 | 110 | 356 | 309 | 136 | 504 | 322 | 2799 | 382 | 146 | 176 | 354 | 456 | 434 | 145 | 353 | 312 | 2758 | 5557 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 397 | 297 | 103 | 288 | 301 | 126 | 441 | 313 | 2573 | 339 | 141 | 169 | 351 | 449 | 430 | 137 | 345 | 237 | 2598 | 5171 |
Vert Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.6 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 404 | 342 | 122 | 371 | 309 | 174 | 504 | 322 | 2909 | 382 | 180 | 203 | 354 | 456 | 434 | 154 | 353 | 312 | 2828 | 5737 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dorval
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Dorval
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dorval. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Dorval
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 Dorval
Get answers to common questions about playing Dorval and what to expect.
How difficult is Dorval for mid-handicap golfers?
Dorval is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dorval?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5920 yards. The back tees extend to 6669.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dorval?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Dorval and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6669.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Dorval 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 Dorval strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6669.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Dorval. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Beaconsfield Golf Club - Beaconsfield
Pointe Claire, QC
Golf Islesmere - Mattice
Sainte-Dorothée, Québec
Golf Islesmere - Anderson
Sainte-Dorothée, Québec
Golf Islesmere - Allaire
Sainte-Dorothée, Québec
Golf Islesmere - Mattice/Anderson
Sainte-Dorothée, Québec
Golf Islesmere - Mattice/Allaire
Sainte-Dorothée, Québec
Golf Islesmere - Allaire/Anderson
Sainte-Dorothée, Québec
Golf Meadowbrook - Meadowbrook
Montréal, Québec
Kanawaki Golf Club - Kanawaki
Kanawake, QC
Same Architect
Courses by Graham Cooke
Explore other courses designed by Graham Cooke. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Bleu
Laval Sur Le Lac
Laval Sur Le Lac, QC
Atlantide
Atlantide
Ile Perrot, QC
Port Alfred
Port Alfred
Ville De La Baie, QC
Iles (Des)
Iles (Des) Boucherville
Boucherville, QC
Petawawa Golf Club
Petawawa Golf Club
Petawawa, ON
Pembroke Golf Club
Pembroke Shores
Pembroke, ON

