71% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mountain Dell Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Canyon Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Canyon, 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
18.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Canyon
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Canyon.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
brett.fornelius@slcgov.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
Lincoln Highway
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Henrichsen Neff (Bill Neff)
Opened
1962
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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 Canyon, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White (Canyon)
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course pounds players with par four approaches that control scoring rhythm, while long par fives spike risk through stretched demands, and back nine ratings intensify bogey avoidance pressure.
B
Black (Canyon) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726693 yards6120 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 5 | — | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 203 | 309 | 510 | 589 | 196 | 376 | 344 | 384 | 3295 | 149 | 528 | 394 | 171 | 530 | 443 | 367 | 408 | 408 | 3398 | 6693 |
G
Gold (Canyon) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735281 yards4829 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.8Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 119 | 272 | 414 | 402 | 138 | 306 | 276 | 332 | 2555 | 118 | 411 | 260 | 134 | 461 | 343 | 296 | 336 | 367 | 2726 | 5281 |
W
White (Canyon) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735974 yards5463 metersCR 74.7Bogey 106.8Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.9 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 163 | 286 | 464 | 503 | 166 | 356 | 324 | 368 | 2999 | 128 | 449 | 299 | 145 | 485 | 386 | 347 | 356 | 380 | 2975 | 5974 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Canyon
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started61% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
68% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Canyon
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Canyon. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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56% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
81% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
68% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
72% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
70% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
65% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
77% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For White (Canyon) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Aim17%
Accuracy15%
43% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started45% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
71% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
32% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
42% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
78% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
67% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
74% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
56% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Visualization12%
76% match
For Gold (Canyon) tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring26%
Accuracy10%
27% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Alignment15%
Accuracy11%
65% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control12%
52% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
43% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started77% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
52% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision20%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
61% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Precision13%
55% match
For Black (Canyon) tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Canyon
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 Canyon
Get answers to common questions about playing Canyon and what to expect.
How difficult is Canyon for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Canyon challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Canyon?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5987 yards. The back tees extend to 6693.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Canyon?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Canyon and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6693.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Canyon 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 Canyon strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6693.0 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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