Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Salmon Arm Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada

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Total Programs

11 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

The Champions Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Champions, 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

Distance Control 28%Precision 21%Scoring 17%Trajectory 17%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.

18.9

Average HCP

11.1

Minimum HCP

33.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Champions

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min

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.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Champions.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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jcrowe@salmonarmgolf.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

3641 Highway 97B South

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Les Furber

Opened

1928

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Champions

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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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Stop close from tight lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control36%

Aim16%

Accuracy10%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim23%

Dispersion22%

Precision19%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics27%

Trajectory21%

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12 Week Flagship Program for The Champions

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Champions. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Convert Every Up-And-Down

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into par saves, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills

Scoring35%

Aim21%

Distance Control16%

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Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Pick your spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills

Aim28%

Scoring20%

Dispersion17%

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Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Control woods height, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring24%

Trajectory20%

Distance Control19%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Dispersion21%

Distance Control21%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Champions

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 The Champions

Get answers to common questions about playing The Champions and what to expect.

How difficult is The Champions for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, The Champions challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Champions?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Champions?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is The Champions and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is The Champions and how should I play it?

The Champions is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 The Champions strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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