Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dragonfly Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Dragonfly Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dragonfly Golf Links, 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 Dragonfly Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dragonfly Golf Links.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bill@dragonflygolf.com
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Facilities
Location
955 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5, Canada
Course Description
Dragonfly Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located in Renfrew, Ontario, set in the Ottawa Valley. The course features two nines with varied landscapes, fully irrigated fairways, and a mix of dense forest, turquoise ponds, and exposed rock faces across 170 acres, offering scenic views and a friendlier round for players of all levels. The club promotes tournaments, leagues, a driving range, and a premium dining experience at Lanyon’s Lounge, with events and private function opportunities available on site.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joy Lanyon
Opened
1996
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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 Dragonfly Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 387 | 386 | 392 | 146 | 456 | 127 | 401 | 460 | 3157 | 384 | 455 | 397 | 187 | 346 | 503 | 358 | 355 | 144 | 3129 | 6286 |
White/Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 358 | 338 | 365 | 139 | 456 | 116 | 347 | 460 | 2931 | 308 | 425 | 326 | 144 | 308 | 503 | 333 | 310 | 128 | 2785 | 5716 |
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.9 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 358 | 338 | 283 | 131 | 417 | 116 | 347 | 395 | 2737 | 308 | 425 | 282 | 144 | 308 | 405 | 333 | 275 | 128 | 2608 | 5345 |
Black/Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 203 | 217 | 283 | 110 | 311 | 116 | 201 | 395 | 2188 | 233 | 425 | 203 | 110 | 308 | 405 | 197 | 214 | 114 | 2209 | 4397 |
Tee it forward Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 42.5 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 41.9 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 205 | 203 | 217 | 216 | 110 | 311 | 111 | 201 | 293 | 1867 | 233 | 251 | 203 | 110 | 144 | 231 | 197 | 214 | 114 | 1697 | 3564 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.6 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 387 | 386 | 365 | 139 | 456 | 127 | 401 | 460 | 3103 | 362 | 455 | 326 | 187 | 327 | 503 | 358 | 310 | 144 | 2972 | 6075 |
White/Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.2 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 358 | 338 | 365 | 139 | 456 | 116 | 347 | 460 | 2931 | 308 | 425 | 326 | 144 | 308 | 503 | 333 | 310 | 128 | 2785 | 5716 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dragonfly Golf Links
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Dragonfly Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dragonfly Golf Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedCenter green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSave with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Dragonfly Golf Links
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 Dragonfly Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Dragonfly Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Dragonfly Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dragonfly Golf Links challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dragonfly Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4925 yards. The back tees extend to 6286.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dragonfly Golf Links?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Dragonfly Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6286.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Dragonfly Golf Links 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 Dragonfly Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6286.0 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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