Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Little Bear.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
68
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Little Bear, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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872 Waterloo Road
Holes
9
Par
28
Type
Parkland
Opened
2005
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Little Bear hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Little Bear hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileControl distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Little Bear. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Flop
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Save Par From Bunker Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
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Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Little Bear and what to expect.
Little Bear presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 28.
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.
With a course rating of 70 and par 28, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 28 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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