Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pinestone Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Pinestone Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pinestone Resort, 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 Pinestone Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pinestone Resort.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
directorofgolf@pinestone-resort.com
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Facilities
Location
4252 Haliburton County Rd 21, Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0, Canada
Course Description
160 Acres of Meeting Space…Nestled in the natural beauty of the Haliburton Highlands - Northeast of Toronto, Ontatrio, Pinestone Resort and Conference Centre offers one of Canada's most picturesque settings for a meeting or conference, wedding, golf getaway, family vacation, or romantic escape.Featuring:• 103 Guestrooms• 1 & 2 Bedroom Villas and Chalets• 10 Meeting rooms, accommodating groups from 10 to 250• Stone 21 Restaurant and patio facing our 14 acre pond• Challenging 18-hole Golf Course• Indoor Pool & Seasonal Outdoor Pool• Dry Sauna• 14 acre Activity Pond with canoeing & kayakingVisit our website today, www.pinestone-resort.com to discover more.
resort hospitality • conference centre • corporate events • wedding venue • event space • golf course • haliburton county • destination dining • group bookings • family getaways • lake view • local community • north ontario tourism • scenic canada • resort • meeting space • spa • accommodations • family activities • outdoor recreation • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Davison
Opened
1974
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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 Pinestone Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 345 | 142 | 353 | 340 | 504 | 174 | 324 | 300 | 2929 | 428 | 168 | 344 | 310 | 331 | 428 | 321 | 182 | 356 | 2868 | 5797 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.8 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 43.2 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 61 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 300 | 114 | 273 | 269 | 420 | 107 | 258 | 222 | 2326 | 384 | 127 | 275 | 260 | 228 | 354 | 242 | 123 | 310 | 2303 | 4629 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 302 | 128 | 313 | 304 | 478 | 132 | 282 | 277 | 2634 | 416 | 152 | 300 | 292 | 299 | 400 | 304 | 132 | 335 | 2630 | 5264 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.9 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 345 | 142 | 353 | 340 | 504 | 174 | 324 | 300 | 2929 | 428 | 168 | 344 | 310 | 331 | 428 | 321 | 182 | 356 | 2868 | 5797 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 300 | 114 | 273 | 269 | 420 | 107 | 258 | 222 | 2326 | 384 | 127 | 275 | 260 | 228 | 354 | 242 | 123 | 310 | 2303 | 4629 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 302 | 128 | 313 | 304 | 478 | 132 | 282 | 277 | 2634 | 416 | 152 | 300 | 292 | 299 | 400 | 304 | 132 | 335 | 2630 | 5264 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pinestone Resort
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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Pinestone Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pinestone Resort. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAlign body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Pinestone Resort
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 Pinestone Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Pinestone Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Pinestone Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
Pinestone Resort presents a demanding test. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pinestone Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5213 yards. The back tees extend to 5797.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pinestone Resort?
With a course rating of 75.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pinestone Resort and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5797.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Pinestone Resort 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 Pinestone Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 5797.0 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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