Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elbow Springs Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

199

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

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+6 more

Mountain View/Springs Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountain View/Springs, 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

Scoring 29%Distance Control 20%Precision 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.

15
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
28.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mountain View/Springs

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

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run 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 Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Backswing

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Mountain View/Springs.

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

info@elbowsprings.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

240086 Lott Creek Boulevard

Course Description

Elbow Springs Golf Club is a premier semi-private golf destination located just west of Calgary, Alberta. The club features three distinct nine-hole courses—The Mountain View, The Elbow, and The Springs—set in the Elbow River Valley with challenging play and scenic landscapes. It hosts golf tournaments, weddings, and corporate events, and offers dining and clubhouse amenities for members and guests. The facility also provides indoor golf with Hawk golf simulators and professional lessons from PGA of Canada Professionals, along with membership options and tee-time bookings.

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Course Information

Holes

54

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ron Ehlert

Opened

1995

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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 Mountain View/Springs, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 726856 yards6269 metersCR 73.3Bogey 97.4Slope 130

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 130

Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.1 · Slope 129

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443544435364544343453672
Handicap951517171131341412281061618
Yardage376398187528429381379213531342237853839342021840220136052434346856

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountain View/Springs

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 47 Programs

% match to course practice profile
62% match
For Black tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
65% match
For Black tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For Black tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%

12 Week Flagship Program for Mountain View/Springs

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountain View/Springs. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–127 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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42% match
For Black tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Black tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%

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80% match
For Blue/White tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
69% match
For Blue/White tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Blue/White tees

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Precision16%
79% match
For Blue/White tees

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
79% match
For Blue/White tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision22%
Distance Control18%

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66% match
For White tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
69% match
For White tees

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
55% match
For White tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
78% match
For White tees

Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
76% match
For White tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%

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74% match
For Red tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control14%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Red tees

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision22%
Dispersion21%
26% match
For Blue tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Blue tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring29%
Aim21%
42% match
For Blue tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Blue tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%

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41% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Blue tees

Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Mountain View/Springs

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 Mountain View/Springs

Get answers to common questions about playing Mountain View/Springs and what to expect.

How difficult is Mountain View/Springs for mid-handicap golfers?

Mountain View/Springs is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountain View/Springs?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6095 yards. The back tees extend to 6856.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Mountain View/Springs?

With a course rating of 73.3 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 Mountain View/Springs and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6856.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is Mountain View/Springs 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 Mountain View/Springs strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6856.0 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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