Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mara Hills Golf Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

191

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

Mara Hills Golf Resort Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mara Hills Golf Resort, 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

Precision 25%Scoring 25%Aim 19%Distance Control 17%Trajectory 12%

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.

21.4
Average HCP
13.4
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mara Hills Golf Resort

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 | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

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

Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Mara Hills Golf Resort.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

bob@hydemountain.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

9851 Old Spallumcheen Rd, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V3, Canada

Course Description

Hyde Mountain is an 18-hole golf course located at Mara Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Designed by Les Furber, the course is known for its varied terrain, dramatic elevation changes, and scenic views of Mara Lake and the surrounding mountains. The facility emphasizes well-maintained greens, challenging holes suitable for a range of skill levels, and on-site dining options, making it a notable destination for golf tourism and nature-loving visitors in the Canadian interior.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Les Furber

Opened

2002

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4.3(175 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 Mara Hills Golf Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLUE

B

BLACK Tee

Gender: MalePar 726701 yards6127 metersCR 72.5Bogey 98.1Slope 138

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.5 · Slope 139

Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 137

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Par543445443364454343453672
Handicap
Yardage568358150483380492368423214343634833857734423731017234959032656701

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mara Hills Golf Resort

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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Showing 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
47% match
For BLUE tees

Get square, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment28%
Precision13%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Mara Hills Golf Resort

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mara Hills Golf Resort. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 3–43 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 103 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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59% match
For BLUE tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For RED tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment21%
Aim15%
73% match
For RED tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
Precision18%
58% match
For RED tees

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For BLACK tees

Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%

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55% match
For BLACK tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
38% match
For BLUE tees

Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment14%

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69% match
For BLUE tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For RED tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
62% match
For RED tees

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

Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Visualization15%
68% match
For RED tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
63% match
For RED tees

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

Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring24%
Trajectory22%
28% match
For WHITE tees

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

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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71% match
For WHITE tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
72% match
For WHITE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
54% match
For WHITE tees

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For WHITE tees

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

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Dispersion13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Mara Hills Golf Resort

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 Mara Hills Golf Resort

Get answers to common questions about playing Mara Hills Golf Resort and what to expect.

How difficult is Mara Hills Golf Resort for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Mara Hills Golf Resort challenges consistency. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mara Hills Golf Resort?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5850 yards. The back tees extend to 6701.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Mara Hills Golf Resort?

With a course rating of 72.5 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 Mara Hills Golf Resort and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6701.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Mara Hills Golf Resort and how should I play it?

Mara Hills Golf Resort 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 Mara Hills Golf Resort strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6701.0 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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