Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Legends Golf & Country Club

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Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Old Hickory/Traditions Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Hickory/Traditions, 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 29%Distance Control 26%Precision 20%Aim 12%Dispersion 11%

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.

16.6

Average HCP

9.4

Minimum HCP

31.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Old Hickory/Traditions

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Driving Range30 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

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

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.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Old Hickory/Traditions.

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

53541 Range Road 232

Course Description

Legends Golf and Country Club operates a full-facility 27-hole golf course in the Edmonton area, serving golfers from Sherwood Park and surrounding regions. The club features a 9000 square foot clubhouse, banquet facilities, a driving range, and a golf car museum highlighting the early history of golf in Edmonton. It hosts tournaments and provides public access to a hickory championship and various golf-related experiences, with seasonal operations and a winter closure noted on site. The venue also maintains a historic collection of antique golf clubs and offers event spaces for groups of all sizes.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jack Nicklaus/Arnold Palmer

Opened

1994

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Business Claimed

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Hickory/Traditions

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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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Accuracy22%

Alignment19%

Distance Control19%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills

Distance Control24%

Precision23%

Scoring19%

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Precision Short Irons

Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills

Scoring41%

Precision23%

Dispersion17%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Old Hickory/Traditions

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Hickory/Traditions. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Vary Landing Spot

Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Distance Control33%

Alignment19%

Accuracy17%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills

Distance Control26%

Dispersion22%

Aim14%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Aim30%

Alignment24%

Scoring20%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills

Aim20%

Distance Control18%

Precision16%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Precision Mid-Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Precision16%

Accuracy15%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Precision Wedges

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control33%

Accuracy19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Old Hickory/Traditions

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 Old Hickory/Traditions

Get answers to common questions about playing Old Hickory/Traditions and what to expect.

How difficult is Old Hickory/Traditions for mid-handicap golfers?

Old Hickory/Traditions is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Hickory/Traditions?

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 Old Hickory/Traditions?

With a course rating of 70 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 Old Hickory/Traditions and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Old Hickory/Traditions 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 Old Hickory/Traditions 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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