48% match
For Black/Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spruce Needles Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Spruce Needles Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spruce Needles 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 30%Precision 20%Distance Control 19%Aim 16%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.
15.6
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Spruce Needles Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range30 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range43 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Spruce Needles Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
spruceneedles@ntl.sympatico.ca
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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
2400 Dalton Rd, Timmins, ON P4N 7C2, Canada
Course Description
Spruce Needles Golf Club is a full-service golf facility located on the Mattagami River in Timmins, Ontario. The club operates a golf course with programs and events including junior golf, Ladies Night, Men’s Night, and various tournaments and championships. It offers tee-time reservations, membership options, and a schedule of league play and club activities, serving golfers across Northern Ontario. The club emphasizes its status as one of the region’s notable full-service golf facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Howard Watson
Opened
1960
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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 Spruce Needles Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706626 yards6059 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 510 | 426 | 415 | 516 | 194 | 344 | 410 | 190 | 3398 | 344 | 431 | 193 | 488 | 373 | 484 | 347 | 180 | 388 | 3228 | 6626 |
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 766626 yards6059 metersCR 77.2Bogey 108.5Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.8 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 76 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 510 | 426 | 415 | 516 | 194 | 344 | 410 | 190 | 3398 | 344 | 431 | 193 | 488 | 373 | 484 | 347 | 180 | 388 | 3228 | 6626 |
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756474 yards5920 metersCR 76.4Bogey 107.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 494 | 419 | 415 | 516 | 194 | 344 | 377 | 169 | 3321 | 332 | 431 | 193 | 477 | 373 | 484 | 335 | 157 | 371 | 3153 | 6474 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736222 yards5689 metersCR 74.9Bogey 105.1Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 494 | 419 | 398 | 477 | 168 | 304 | 377 | 169 | 3184 | 332 | 393 | 176 | 477 | 335 | 462 | 335 | 157 | 371 | 3038 | 6222 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736044 yards5527 metersCR 74.0Bogey 103.6Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.3 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 494 | 409 | 368 | 477 | 147 | 304 | 377 | 161 | 3115 | 332 | 373 | 156 | 477 | 335 | 446 | 335 | 147 | 328 | 2929 | 6044 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725104 yards4667 metersCR 68.7Bogey 95.7Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 445 | 329 | 318 | 402 | 123 | 239 | 314 | 152 | 2622 | 276 | 295 | 136 | 421 | 287 | 411 | 260 | 127 | 269 | 2482 | 5104 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735806 yards5309 metersCR 72.6Bogey 101.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.7 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 469 | 409 | 368 | 468 | 147 | 260 | 320 | 161 | 2946 | 316 | 373 | 156 | 462 | 311 | 446 | 321 | 147 | 328 | 2860 | 5806 |
W
White/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735463 yards4995 metersCR 70.8Bogey 98.7Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 445 | 409 | 318 | 402 | 123 | 260 | 314 | 161 | 2776 | 276 | 295 | 156 | 462 | 311 | 411 | 321 | 127 | 328 | 2687 | 5463 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spruce Needles 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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
42% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
42% match
For Black/Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Spruce Needles Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spruce Needles Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started78% match
For Black/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
82% match
For Black/Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
80% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Precision20%
Aim20%
69% match
For Black tees
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
43% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Black tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Black tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White/Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White/Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
80% match
For White/Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Scoring19%
Aim19%
64% match
For White/Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For White/Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started70% match
For White/Red tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
37% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
69% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Trajectory15%
Precision15%
75% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Scoring22%
72% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
80% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
57% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
37% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy38%
Green Reading10%
73% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Black tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
47% match
For Blue/White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy25%
Visualization14%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
31% match
For Blue/White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
47% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For Blue/White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
42% match
For Red tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
37% match
For Red tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
79% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
76% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Build putting confidence, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim20%
51% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Spruce Needles Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Spruce Needles Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Spruce Needles Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Spruce Needles Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spruce Needles Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5865 yards. The back tees extend to 6626.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spruce Needles Golf Club?
With a course rating of 77.2 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 Spruce Needles Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6626.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Spruce Needles Golf Club and how should I play it?
Spruce Needles Golf Club 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 Spruce Needles Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6626.0 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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Courses by Howard Watson
Explore other courses designed by Howard Watson. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
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Milby
Milby
Lennoxville, QC
Chicoutimi
Chicoutimi
Chicoutimi, QC
Victoriaville
Victoriaville
Victoriaville, QC
Champlain
Champlain
Aylmer, QC
Pinegrove
Pinegrove
Saint Jean Sur Le Richeli, QC
Cap-Rouge
Cap-Rouge
Cap-Rouge, QC