Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Royal Colwood Golf Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
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.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
Everything you need to know about Royal Colwood Golf Club.
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Victoria, BC, Canada
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
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Vernon Macan
Opened
1913
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Scorecard
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.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 376 | 391 | 158 | 507 | 403 | 152 | 310 | 375 | 3055 | 402 | 186 | 403 | 348 | 467 | 140 | 360 | 372 | 368 | 3046 | 6101 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 409 | 422 | 182 | 522 | 467 | 168 | 328 | 444 | 3334 | 430 | 236 | 446 | 397 | 491 | 156 | 385 | 398 | 448 | 3387 | 6721 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.3 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 341 | 362 | 125 | 420 | 403 | 109 | 298 | 339 | 2677 | 390 | 162 | 318 | 275 | 420 | 123 | 321 | 323 | 335 | 2667 | 5344 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 376 | 403 | 167 | 522 | 415 | 152 | 328 | 405 | 3151 | 412 | 210 | 414 | 391 | 467 | 156 | 370 | 383 | 416 | 3219 | 6370 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.3 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 39.4 · Slope 95
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 247 | 258 | 245 | 100 | 353 | 260 | 109 | 235 | 260 | 2067 | 264 | 135 | 260 | 250 | 312 | 85 | 243 | 251 | 239 | 2039 | 4106 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 367 | 391 | 150 | 453 | 403 | 134 | 310 | 367 | 2922 | 402 | 162 | 403 | 303 | 420 | 140 | 360 | 352 | 335 | 2877 | 5799 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 341 | 391 | 125 | 453 | 403 | 134 | 310 | 339 | 2843 | 402 | 162 | 403 | 275 | 420 | 123 | 321 | 352 | 335 | 2793 | 5636 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 56.3 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 39 | 78 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 409 | 422 | 182 | 522 | 467 | 168 | 328 | 444 | 3334 | 430 | 236 | 446 | 397 | 491 | 156 | 385 | 398 | 448 | 3387 | 6721 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Turn Chips into Birdie Chances
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Save Par with Clutch Chip
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedWork together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Colwood Golf Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6721.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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