60% match
For BLUE tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pender Island Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
26
26 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
135
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Pender Island Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pender Island Golf Club, 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 24%Distance Control 22%Precision 21%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
34.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pender Island Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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 Pender Island Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
2305 Otter Bay Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1, Canada
Course Description
Pender Island Golf and Country Club operates a public nine-hole golf course located on Pender Island, British Columbia. The club offers a full pro shop, golf lessons, and on-site dining, with seasonal operations and winter rates. It hosts visitors and tournaments year-round, weather permitting, and highlights expansive views and challenging but approachable holes. The facility includes amenities such as a putting green, rental clubs, and cart services, with a focus on golfing access for residents and travelers on the Gulf Island.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sandy Crawford
Opened
1945
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(55 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 Pender Island Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 685045 yards4613 metersCR 65.9Bogey 87.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.4 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.8 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 322 | 275 | 137 | 364 | 190 | 272 | 230 | 466 | 2505 | 283 | 322 | 303 | 137 | 364 | 190 | 272 | 184 | 485 | 2540 | 5045 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 674429 yards4050 metersCR 63.8Bogey 83.0Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.5 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.5 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 241 | 275 | 113 | 364 | 135 | 214 | 230 | 402 | 2223 | 283 | 241 | 303 | 137 | 337 | 135 | 214 | 129 | 427 | 2206 | 4429 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695045 yards4613 metersCR 70.1Bogey 98.7Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.5 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 322 | 275 | 137 | 364 | 190 | 272 | 230 | 466 | 2505 | 283 | 322 | 303 | 137 | 364 | 190 | 272 | 184 | 485 | 2540 | 5045 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 694429 yards4050 metersCR 66.0Bogey 93.5Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.6 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 241 | 275 | 113 | 364 | 135 | 214 | 230 | 402 | 2223 | 283 | 241 | 303 | 137 | 337 | 135 | 214 | 129 | 427 | 2206 | 4429 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pender Island Golf Club
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 26 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For BLUE tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Set up par or better, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Dispersion14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Pender Island Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pender Island Golf Club. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For BLUE tees
Control long iron distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Trajectory22%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started51% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Precision14%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
36% match
For WHITE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
31% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion23%
Precision17%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading13%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory11%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Pender Island Golf Club
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 Pender Island Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pender Island Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pender Island Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pender Island Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 65.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pender Island Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4737 yards. The back tees extend to 5045.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pender Island Golf Club?
With a course rating of 65.9 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pender Island Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5045.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Pender Island Golf Club 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 Pender Island Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5045.0 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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