Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Gold.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
82
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gold, 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 over the chalk starting line.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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Fax
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Head Golf Professional
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1 Hunt Club Road
Ottawa Hunt is a private golf club in Ottawa, Canada, renowned for its historic 27-hole golf course set on 225 acres with mature pines and rolling terrain. The club offers a complete private club experience including curling, dining in a contemporary clubhouse, and a range of member events such as weddings and social gatherings. It emphasizes family-friendly programming with junior initiatives and a world-class practice facility, while hosting major championships and maintaining a storied heritage. Located in Ottawa, the club combines championship golf with a full-suite of recreational and social amenities for members in the region.
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Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Park Jr., Thomas McBroom
Opened
1920
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Drill Library
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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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Showing 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gold. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par from Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Chip
Turn Chips into Birdie Chances
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Stop pitches near hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Gold and what to expect.
Gold 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 36.
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 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.
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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