Practice Programs

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Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

204

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

Pins (Des) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pins (Des), 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 29%Precision 22%Distance Control 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 12%

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.

17.9
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Pins (Des)

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop 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.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Pins (Des).

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

info@golfdespins.com

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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

174 QC-354, Saint-Alban, QC G0A 3B0, Canada

Course Description

Club de Golf des Pins is a golf club located in Saint-Alban, Quebec, within Portneuf County, roughly 45 minutes from Quebec City. It features an 18-hole, par-70 course known for immaculate greens and reliable drainage that keeps play optimal after rainfall. The club promotes member programs, golf instruction options, and events including a reception hall for weddings and gatherings, offering a natural setting with a riverside terrace. With a focus on quality playing conditions and local promotions, it serves golfers in the Quebec region seeking a memorable day on the course.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Architect

Graham Cooke

Opened

1962

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.4(156 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 Pins (Des), all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Vert-Rouge

B

Blanc Tee

Gender: MalePar 705230 yards4782 metersCR 66.3Bogey 87.6Slope 115

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.5 · Slope 108

Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.1 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544343435354354343453570
Handicap
Yardage418317272117391133313136464256127714448734618838216825342426695230

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pins (Des)

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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13 Week Flagship Program for Pins (Des)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pins (Des). 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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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26% match
For Rouge tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
49% match
For Rouge tees

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control12%
70% match
For Rouge tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Rouge tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Bleu-Blanc tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
26% match
For Bleu-Blanc tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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61% match
For Bleu-Blanc tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
78% match
For Bleu-Blanc tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
65% match
For Bleu-Blanc tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring24%
Dispersion19%
36% match
For Blanc tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%

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26% match
For Vert tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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71% match
For Vert tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
46% match
For Blanc tees

Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control15%
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Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Pins (Des)

Get answers to common questions about playing Pins (Des) and what to expect.

How difficult is Pins (Des) for mid-handicap golfers?

Pins (Des) is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 66.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pins (Des)?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4966 yards. The back tees extend to 5358.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Pins (Des)?

With a course rating of 66.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Pins (Des) and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 5358.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Pins (Des) 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 Pins (Des) strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 5358.0 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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