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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

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

Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 16%Trajectory 13%

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.

20.5
Average HCP
13.1
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Dorval

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

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

✉️

Email

c.guerra@golfdorval.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

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

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4.2(584 reviews)
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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 Dorval, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726669 yards6098 metersCR 72.7Bogey 96.0Slope 125

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 120

Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 130

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454344354365334553443672
Handicap
Yardage381477424127387321203595409332448718822341951752816842339233456669

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.

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% match to course practice profile
27% match
For Gold tees

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

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For Gold tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
78% match
For Gold tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Trajectory16%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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69% match
For Gold tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
78% match
For Gold tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%

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52% match
For Vert tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
56% match
For Vert tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For Gold tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
50% match
For Vert tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%

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53% match
For Vert tees

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Blue tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
24% match
For Red tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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27% match
For Red tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For Red tees

Handle tight lies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Dispersion10%
72% match
For Red tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
79% match
For White tees

Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision27%
Trajectory13%

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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.

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