Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fairwinds Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

204

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Fairwinds Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fairwinds Golf Club, 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 30%Distance Control 24%Precision 16%Aim 14%Accuracy 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.

17.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Fairwinds Golf Club

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 Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

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

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Fairwinds Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

bstanderwick@fairwinds.ca

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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

3730 Fairwinds Dr, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J6, Canada

Course Description

Fairwinds is a waterfront master-planned community on Vancouver Island that offers a marina, an award-winning golf course, a wellness club, and various residential options. The development combines resort-style living with outdoor recreation such as boating, fishing, hiking, and kayaking, all set in the coastal environment of central Vancouver Island. It includes vacation rentals and real estate communities like Gracewood, along with amenities, shopping, and events that enhance coastal living. The area emphasizes lifestyle experiences, community activities, and access to regional culture and natural beauty.

waterfront community • golf course • marina • wellness club • vacation rentals • real estate • residences • tournaments • events • coastal british columbia • vancouver island • outdoor recreation • boating • fishing • hiking • kayaking • residential community • fitness club • leisure activities • central Vancouver Island

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Les Furber

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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 Fairwinds Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLUE

B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 716155 yards5628 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.2Slope 129

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 131

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par435443444353445344453671
Handicap135111917371516144821218610
Yardage310206455418337151437336296294615535937154623530333039251832096155

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fairwinds Golf Club

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
44% match
For BLUE tees

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy29%
Visualization25%

12 Week Flagship Program for Fairwinds Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fairwinds Golf Club. 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.

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–123 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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70% match
For WHITE/RED tees

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Accuracy14%
56% match
For WHITE/RED tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For WHITE/RED tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision25%
Scoring17%
31% match
For WHITE/RED tees

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For WHITE/RED tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For WHITE/RED tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For RED tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%

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81% match
For RED tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
66% match
For RED tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For YELLOW tees

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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56% match
For GREEN (COMBO) tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
68% match
For GREEN (COMBO) tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
70% match
For GREEN (COMBO) tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Fairwinds Golf Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairwinds Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Fairwinds Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Fairwinds Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Fairwinds Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fairwinds Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5099 yards. The back tees extend to 6155.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Fairwinds Golf Club?

With a course rating of 70.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Fairwinds Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6155.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Fairwinds Golf Club 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 Fairwinds Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6155.0 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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