Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Granite Pointe Golf Club

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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

219

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

Granite Pointe Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Granite Pointe 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 31%Precision 20%Distance Control 19%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.

18.4
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Granite Pointe Golf Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

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 Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Granite Pointe Golf Club.

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

1123 Richards St W, Nelson, BC V1L 6E3, Canada

Course Description

Granite Pointe Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf course located in Nelson, British Columbia. The club offers a mountain-view layout with park-like back nine, a clubhouse and on-site amenities including a restaurant and golf simulators, as well as junior golf and lessons. Visitors can book public tee times or member-specific slots, and the club hosts events, tournaments, and corporate sponsorship programs. Granite Pointe emphasizes its scenic course, community roots since the early 20th century, and family-friendly golfing in the Nelson region.

nelson bc golf course • 18-hole golf course • mountain golf course • tee times • golf simulators • lessons and junior golf • corporate sponsorships • tournaments • restaurant and clubhouse • environmentally integrated course • greens with top ratings • uknown history • nelson kootenay lake • recreational golf • golf • sports • recreation • rv park • outdoor activities • tourism

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bill Newis

Opened

1920

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3.8(96 reviews)
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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 Granite Pointe Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLACK

B

BLACK Tee

Gender: MalePar 726202 yards5671 metersCR 70.2Bogey 92.7Slope 122

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445453434364443443553672
Handicap
Yardage257455471374474225302159331304835045734319935239514546544831546202

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Granite Pointe 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
22% match
For BLACK tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
54% match
For BLACK tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Granite Pointe Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Granite Pointe Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Line and Commit

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 103 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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63% match
For BLACK tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
34% match
For BLUE tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For BLUE tees

Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy12%
52% match
For WHITE/RED tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Scoring38%
Alignment13%

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64% match
For WHITE tees

Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision29%
Aim12%
54% match
For WHITE tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
39% match
For WHITE tees

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%

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48% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
52% match
For BLUE tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
22% match
For BLACK tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For BLACK tees

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%

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63% match
For BLACK tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For BLACK tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
74% match
For WHITE tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Granite Pointe Golf Club

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 Granite Pointe Golf Club

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

How difficult is Granite Pointe Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Granite Pointe Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Granite Pointe Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5670 yards. The back tees extend to 6202.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Granite Pointe Golf Club?

With a course rating of 76.6 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 Granite Pointe Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6202.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Granite Pointe 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 Granite Pointe Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6202.0 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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