Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golf des Appalaches

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Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, Québec, Canada

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Total Programs

14 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

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

des Appalaches Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for des Appalaches, 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 28%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 14%

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.

19.1

Average HCP

9.6

Minimum HCP

32.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for des Appalaches

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

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run 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.

Short Game26 min

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 des Appalaches.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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f.april@montstmathieu.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

204, Rang 3 Ouest

Course Description

The Parc du Mont-Saint-Mathieu is a four-season multi-activity resort located in an enchanting setting on the shores of Lac Saint-Mathieu, in Bas-Saint-Laurent. Designed for families where good humor is omnipresent, in winter, the mountain offers slopes that are the delight of all "sliders": families or adventurous, on skis, snowboards and tubes!The multifunctional chalet houses a dynamic ticket office, a rental shop, a maintenance workshop, a snow school, an alpine club, a team of patrollers, an infirmary, a day care center, a cafeteria, a bar and a large glass room on the the mountain can accommodate up to 300 people.In summer, a golf course welcomes you to an enchanting site. The 9-hole course, with a par of 36, thrills players of all categories. The services offer a practice range, equipment and cart rental, and a chalet where the terrace offers an exceptional view of the mountains and the ski resort, the lake and the valley, the municipality and the wind farm. ..

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1991

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for des Appalaches

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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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills

Alignment28%

Scoring26%

Distance Control20%

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Hit Intended Line

Pick line and commit, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills

Aim39%

Alignment19%

Scoring13%

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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15 Week Flagship Program for des Appalaches

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for des Appalaches. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0

Week 5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Hit Intended Line

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Distance Control21%

Aim18%

Precision17%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Accuracy22%

Scoring18%

Distance Control14%

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Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring18%

Accuracy14%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision17%

Aim15%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Pick line and commit, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills

Aim32%

Alignment19%

Scoring19%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy28%

Precision9%

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Wedge Distance Control

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy22%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision28%

Aim17%

Mechanics13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at des Appalaches

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about des Appalaches

Get answers to common questions about playing des Appalaches and what to expect.

How difficult is des Appalaches for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, des Appalaches challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at des Appalaches?

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 des Appalaches?

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 des Appalaches and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is des Appalaches and how should I play it?

des Appalaches is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 des Appalaches 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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