Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northern Lights Golf Complex

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

206

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

Northern Lights Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northern Lights, 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 28%Distance Control 21%Precision 19%Accuracy 16%Trajectory 13%

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.

18.9
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Northern Lights

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

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

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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 two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Northern Lights.

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

540 Twin City Crossroads

Map not available

Course Information

Holes

9

Par

36

Type

Parkland

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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 Northern Lights, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black Working (FR= RG@:Back = LG@)

B

Black Mix Tee

Gender: MalePar 726657 yards6087 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.4Slope 133

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 135

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434344545364343445453672
Handicap
Yardage410176370180373360495410566334044017734018134741550038753033176657

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northern Lights

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
48% match
For Black Working (FR= RG@:Back = LG@) tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Precision35%
Green Reading18%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Northern Lights

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northern Lights. 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 1–25 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 33 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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57% match
For Blue Working (FR= RG@:Back = LG@) tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Blue Working (FR= RG@:Back = LG@) tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Precision26%
Distance Control11%
85% match
For Blue Working (FR= RG@:Back = LG@) tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory13%

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54% match
For Black Mix tees

Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading16%
45% match
For Black Mix tees

Handle tight lies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Dispersion10%
33% match
For Black Mix tees

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
40% match
For White (Working)(Front = Right Gr.)(Back = Left GR. tees

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
48% match
For White (Working)(Front = Right Gr.)(Back = Left GR. tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
43% match
For White (Working)(Front = Right Gr.)(Back = Left GR. tees

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
80% match
For White (Working)(Front = Right Gr.)(Back = Left GR. tees

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%

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33% match
For White (Working)(Front = Right Gr.)(Back = Left GR. tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
79% match
For White (Working)(Front = Right Gr.)(Back = Left GR. tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision15%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Red Mix tees

Save par, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion10%
48% match
For Red Mix tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
52% match
For Red Mix tees

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For Red Mix tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Red Mix tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
8% match
For Red Working (FR@Right,BK@Left) tees

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
43% match
For Red Working (FR@Right,BK@Left) tees

Chip through gate, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring20%
Dispersion12%

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59% match
For White /Blue Mix (~Equal Length) tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading10%
55% match
For White /Blue Mix (~Equal Length) tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Lights

Get answers to common questions about playing Northern Lights and what to expect.

How difficult is Northern Lights for mid-handicap golfers?

Northern Lights is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northern Lights?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5790 yards. The back tees extend to 6657.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Northern Lights?

With a course rating of 71.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Northern Lights and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6657.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Northern Lights and how should I play it?

Northern Lights 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 Northern Lights strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6657.0 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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