Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Islington Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

198

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

Islington Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Islington 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 27%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.

17.2
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Islington Golf Club

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

Diagram for Single Tee, 15/25
Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Diagram for Sand | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

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 Sand  Mid
Short Game26 min

Sand Mid

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Diagram for Sand  Mid
Short Game26 min

Sand Mid

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Islington Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

phil@islingtongolfclub.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

45 Riverbank Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9A 5B8, Canada

Course Description

Islington is a wonderful parkland course designed by the renowned Stanley Thompson that was established in 1923. Lined with majestic trees and meandering Mimico Creek, the location provides a tranquil setting in the west end of Toronto. The clubhouse was recently renovated and features several dining outlets, banquet facilities, and meeting rooms. The golf course features a wonderful rebuild of all the greens and surrounds by course architect, Ian Andrew.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Stanley Thompson

Opened

1913

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4.6(272 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 Islington Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 726448 yards5896 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.2Slope 129

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454353444363544534443672
Handicap
Yardage363512352188514147383292339309021155038744547015834339240233586448

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Islington 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
70% match
For Black tees

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

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
78% match
For Black tees

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

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Aim16%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Black tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%

10 Week Flagship Program for Islington Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Islington Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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 · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Week 93 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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53% match
For Black tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%

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76% match
For Burgundy-Silver tees

Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Burgundy-Silver tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
24% match
For Black-Blue tees

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
53% match
For Black-Blue tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Dispersion18%

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70% match
For Blue tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
78% match
For Blue tees

Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
64% match
For Blue tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
55% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
35% match
For Blue tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%

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84% match
For Black tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Islington 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 Islington Golf Club

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

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

Islington Golf Club presents a demanding test. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 77.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

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

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5936 yards. The back tees extend to 6448.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Islington Golf Club?

With a course rating of 77.3 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 Islington Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6448.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

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

The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6448.0 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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