Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pryde Vista Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
38
38 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
153
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
Pryde Vista Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pryde Vista Golf Course, 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 Pryde Vista Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pryde Vista Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
155 Pryde Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4P8, Canada
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Opened
1989
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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 Pryde Vista Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.6 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 137 | 340 | 190 | 310 | 170 | 356 | 270 | 354 | 2527 | 400 | 137 | 340 | 190 | 310 | 170 | 356 | 270 | 354 | 2527 | 5054 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.9 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 137 | 318 | 157 | 310 | 170 | 356 | 270 | 345 | 2438 | 375 | 137 | 318 | 157 | 310 | 170 | 356 | 270 | 345 | 2438 | 4876 |
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.3 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.3 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 104 | 285 | 130 | 285 | 145 | 336 | 253 | 335 | 2205 | 332 | 104 | 285 | 130 | 285 | 145 | 336 | 253 | 335 | 2205 | 4410 |
BLACK Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 137 | 340 | 190 | 310 | 170 | 356 | 270 | 354 | 2527 | 400 | 137 | 340 | 190 | 310 | 170 | 356 | 270 | 354 | 2527 | 5054 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 137 | 318 | 157 | 310 | 170 | 356 | 270 | 345 | 2438 | 375 | 137 | 318 | 157 | 310 | 170 | 356 | 270 | 345 | 2438 | 4876 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 104 | 285 | 130 | 285 | 145 | 336 | 253 | 335 | 2205 | 332 | 104 | 285 | 130 | 285 | 145 | 336 | 253 | 335 | 2205 | 4410 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pryde Vista Golf Course
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 38 Programs
% match to course practice profileSee landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Pryde Vista Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pryde Vista Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Pryde Vista Golf Course
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 Pryde Vista Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Pryde Vista Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Pryde Vista Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pryde Vista Golf Course technically exacting. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pryde Vista Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4732 yards. The back tees extend to 5054.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pryde Vista Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.2 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pryde Vista Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5054.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Pryde Vista Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Pryde Vista Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5054.0 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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