Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pine Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Pine Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pine Hills 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pine Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pine Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@pinehillsgolf.ca
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Facilities
Location
75074 Township Road 39 #5, Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1B4, Canada
Course Description
Discover the beauty and excitement of a true golf experience on the "Gateway to the Great Canadian Rockies" in Central Alberta. The Pine Hills Golf Club combines the challenge of a championship golf course with the serenity of a classic retreat. Nestled amid 397 acres, Pine Hills offers dramatic views and a casual, unhurried atmosphere that you just can't find at other golf courses. Relax on the large balcony overlooking the tamarack pines or mingle with friends in the Clubhouse. And when you finish your golfing for the day, you are just minutes from hiking, fishing, and the living history of the Great Canadian Rocky Mountains.Sculpted from the natural sand dunes of the foothills, Pine Hills is a masterpiece of casual golf. Experience the comfortable days and cool nights of Rocky Mountain House, and let our dedicated staff ensure you both exciting golf and undisturbed relaxation. We are confident you will enjoy the natural setting of Pine Hills and its unparalleled value..
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sid Puddicombe
Opened
1964
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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 Pine Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Intermediate
Championship Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 432 | 315 | 155 | 412 | 605 | 180 | 344 | 346 | 3274 | 514 | 384 | 137 | 491 | 419 | 369 | 175 | 402 | 377 | 3268 | 6542 |
Championship/Intermediate Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 432 | 315 | 155 | 383 | 529 | 170 | 344 | 346 | 3159 | 518 | 376 | 137 | 467 | 387 | 369 | 163 | 380 | 377 | 3174 | 6333 |
Forward Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 420 | 280 | 128 | 361 | 451 | 160 | 302 | 285 | 2822 | 408 | 335 | 101 | 435 | 348 | 308 | 142 | 283 | 329 | 2689 | 5511 |
Forward/Intermediate Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.4 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 420 | 298 | 141 | 361 | 451 | 160 | 324 | 326 | 2916 | 408 | 335 | 118 | 467 | 348 | 330 | 142 | 390 | 329 | 2867 | 5783 |
Intermediate Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 422 | 298 | 141 | 383 | 529 | 170 | 324 | 326 | 3066 | 491 | 376 | 118 | 467 | 387 | 330 | 163 | 390 | 344 | 3066 | 6132 |
FORWARD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 51.0 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 420 | 280 | 128 | 361 | 451 | 160 | 302 | 285 | 2822 | 408 | 335 | 101 | 435 | 348 | 308 | 142 | 283 | 329 | 2689 | 5511 |
Forward/Intermediate Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 420 | 298 | 141 | 361 | 451 | 160 | 324 | 326 | 2916 | 408 | 335 | 118 | 467 | 348 | 330 | 142 | 390 | 329 | 2867 | 5783 |
Intermediate Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.0 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 422 | 298 | 141 | 383 | 529 | 170 | 324 | 326 | 3066 | 491 | 376 | 118 | 467 | 387 | 330 | 163 | 390 | 344 | 3066 | 6132 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pine Hills 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedBuild drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Pine Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pine Hills Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pine Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pine Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Pine Hills Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pine Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6026 yards. The back tees extend to 6542.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pine Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Pine Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6542.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6542.0 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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