Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glencoe Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Lakes/Slopes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakes/Slopes, 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 Lakes/Slopes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakes/Slopes.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@glencoe.org
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Facilities
Location
31002 Elbow River Drive SW
Course Description
Glencoe Golf & Country Club is a premier Calgary-area golf destination offering three courses—the Forest, The Meadows (two 9-hole courses), and Bridges 9—alongside extensive practice facilities, a golf shop, and dining options. The club provides expert instruction, golf services, and a range of winter activities for members, with a focus on a welcoming family atmosphere just outside Calgary near the Elbow River. It hosts weddings, corporate events, and private bookings, aiming to be members’ second home through exceptional service, social opportunities, and engaging events.
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Course Information
Holes
72
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1984
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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 Lakes/Slopes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 408 | 503 | 160 | 367 | 186 | 563 | 209 | 366 | 3160 | 443 | 409 | 200 | 358 | 170 | 357 | 566 | 346 | 374 | 3223 | 6383 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.5 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 55.5 · Slope 147
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 395 | 503 | 160 | 367 | 186 | 551 | 172 | 366 | 3078 | 443 | 409 | 200 | 320 | 149 | 351 | 544 | 310 | 374 | 3100 | 6178 |
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.8 · Slope 145
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 395 | 447 | 160 | 339 | 157 | 551 | 172 | 341 | 2940 | 443 | 370 | 200 | 320 | 149 | 351 | 544 | 310 | 340 | 3027 | 5967 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 313 | 411 | 124 | 272 | 126 | 465 | 143 | 268 | 2451 | 390 | 324 | 135 | 266 | 117 | 268 | 463 | 267 | 293 | 2523 | 4974 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 44.9 · Slope 106
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 227 | 230 | 308 | 100 | 198 | 118 | 307 | 142 | 200 | 1830 | 304 | 243 | 132 | 199 | 111 | 190 | 365 | 199 | 218 | 1961 | 3791 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 362 | 447 | 150 | 339 | 157 | 525 | 150 | 341 | 2837 | 428 | 370 | 172 | 301 | 138 | 330 | 504 | 294 | 340 | 2877 | 5714 |
White/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.5 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 15 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 362 | 447 | 124 | 272 | 126 | 525 | 143 | 341 | 2669 | 428 | 324 | 172 | 301 | 117 | 330 | 504 | 294 | 293 | 2763 | 5432 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakes/Slopes
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileAdjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Lakes/Slopes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakes/Slopes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedGet close to pin, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lakes/Slopes
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 Lakes/Slopes
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes/Slopes and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakes/Slopes for mid-handicap golfers?
Lakes/Slopes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakes/Slopes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5087 yards. The back tees extend to 6383.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakes/Slopes?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lakes/Slopes and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6383.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Lakes/Slopes 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 Lakes/Slopes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6383.0 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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