Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elk Island Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Elk Island Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elk Island, 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 34%Precision 19%Distance Control 19%Accuracy 15%Aim 11%

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.

16.2

Average HCP

8.8

Minimum HCP

32.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Elk Island

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

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit 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 Elk Island.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Elk Island National Park

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Stanley Thompson

Opened

1936

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elk Island

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim12%

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Pick Landing Spot

Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Accuracy28%

Scoring23%

Distance Control16%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control17%

Dispersion17%

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16 Week Flagship Program for Elk Island

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elk Island. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

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Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills

Scoring30%

Trajectory15%

Distance Control15%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Precision18%

Trajectory16%

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Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills

Dispersion40%

Accuracy30%

Visualization8%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Accuracy31%

Scoring28%

Alignment17%

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Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring41%

Distance Control12%

Accuracy12%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills

Scoring25%

Aim25%

Alignment14%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision23%

Alignment17%

Scoring16%

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Make Par Around the Green

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control35%

Visualization22%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision23%

Mechanics23%

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Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring22%

Dispersion12%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control21%

Aim15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Elk Island

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 Elk Island

Get answers to common questions about playing Elk Island and what to expect.

How difficult is Elk Island for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Elk Island technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elk Island?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Elk Island?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Elk Island and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Elk Island and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Elk Island strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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