Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Colwood Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

193

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

Royal Colwood Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Colwood 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 27%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%

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.

18.7
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Royal Colwood Golf Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

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

Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

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

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Royal Colwood Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

jgiesbrecht@royalcolwood.org

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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

Victoria, BC, Canada

Course Description

Set amongst 450 year-old Douglas firs and majestic Garry oaks, Royal Colwood Golf Club is a private golf club in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Designed by A.V. Macan in 1913, Royal Colwood is a traditional parklands-style championship course. One of a select few in the world, Royal Colwood received its Royal designation from King George V in 1931. Over the years, Royal Colwood has had the privilege to play host to royalty, celebrities, sports stars, and the golfing general public. All have immensely enjoyed the experience.The banquet facilities at Royal Colwood are able to accommodate small or large groups in an intimate, natural environment. Our management will be happy to assist you in making your special function fit for royalty.The members of Royal Colwood come from all walks of life, united by their common love for the grand old game of golf. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our fine club. However, if you have the opportunity, the best way to experience Royal Colwood is to bring your clubs and play A.V. Macan's masterpiece.

golf club • championship course • banquet facilities • private membership • golfing events • recreation

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Architect

Vernon Macan

Opened

1913

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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 Royal Colwood Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GOLD

B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 706101 yards5579 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.7Slope 127

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127

Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444354344354344534443570
Handicap791131131715561228161810144
Yardage383376391158507403152310375305540218640334846714036037236830466101

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Colwood 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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11 Week Flagship Program for Royal Colwood Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Colwood Golf Club. 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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Turn Chips into Birdie Chances

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Save Par with Clutch Chip

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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77% match
For GOLD tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring27%
Precision18%
68% match
For WHITE tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
61% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
23% match
For GREEN tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
24% match
For GREEN tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control41%
Dispersion18%

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75% match
For GREEN tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
64% match
For BLUE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim37%
Scoring27%
Alignment12%
56% match
For WHITE/GREEN tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading13%
69% match
For WHITE/GREEN tees

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Scoring23%
Dispersion13%

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63% match
For WHITE/GREEN tees

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
53% match
For MACAN tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
37% match
For MACAN tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%

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23% match
For GOLD tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Royal Colwood Golf Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Colwood Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Colwood Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Royal Colwood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Royal Colwood Golf Club technically exacting. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Colwood Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5414 yards. The back tees extend to 6721.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Royal Colwood Golf Club?

With a course rating of 72.6 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 Royal Colwood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6721.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Royal Colwood 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 Royal Colwood Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6721.0 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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