Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Bridges At Claresholm
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
215
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
The Bridges At Claresholm Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Bridges At Claresholm, 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 The Bridges At Claresholm
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
DIY Course Medium
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Flop | Rough | Flat
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Bridges At Claresholm.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bridgpro@telus.net
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Facilities
Location
349 39 Ave W, Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0, Canada
Course Description
The Bridges at Claresholm is an 18-hole golf facility located in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada. It features a pro shop, licensed restaurant, driving range, practice green, and offering private or group lessons, with tee times available in advance. The course emphasizes a complete golfing experience at reasonable rates and is situated about one hour south of Calgary and 45 minutes from Lethbridge, serving Southern Alberta golfers and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Les Furber
Opened
1978
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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 The Bridges At Claresholm, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 525 | 406 | 148 | 412 | 371 | 469 | 166 | 419 | 3279 | 375 | 502 | 389 | 171 | 418 | 356 | 385 | 173 | 507 | 3276 | 6555 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 516 | 400 | 139 | 393 | 361 | 457 | 157 | 414 | 3187 | 342 | 467 | 364 | 151 | 366 | 324 | 356 | 149 | 479 | 2998 | 6185 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 530 | 410 | 152 | 417 | 375 | 488 | 169 | 424 | 3332 | 407 | 531 | 416 | 194 | 477 | 386 | 408 | 193 | 525 | 3537 | 6869 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 516 | 400 | 139 | 393 | 361 | 457 | 157 | 414 | 3187 | 342 | 467 | 364 | 151 | 366 | 324 | 356 | 149 | 479 | 2998 | 6185 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 43.9 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 43.5 · Slope 103
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 222 | 355 | 269 | 100 | 250 | 244 | 365 | 120 | 275 | 2200 | 244 | 345 | 275 | 95 | 260 | 220 | 255 | 105 | 350 | 2149 | 4349 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 430 | 337 | 123 | 349 | 345 | 400 | 142 | 352 | 2780 | 315 | 444 | 340 | 120 | 340 | 309 | 332 | 127 | 459 | 2786 | 5566 |
White/Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 430 | 269 | 123 | 250 | 244 | 400 | 142 | 275 | 2435 | 315 | 345 | 275 | 120 | 260 | 309 | 332 | 127 | 350 | 2433 | 4868 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Bridges At Claresholm
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for The Bridges At Claresholm
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Bridges At Claresholm. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAccount for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Bridges At Claresholm
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 Bridges At Claresholm
Get answers to common questions about playing The Bridges At Claresholm and what to expect.
How difficult is The Bridges At Claresholm for mid-handicap golfers?
The Bridges At Claresholm presents a demanding test. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Bridges At Claresholm?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5609 yards. The back tees extend to 6869.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Bridges At Claresholm?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Bridges At Claresholm and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6869.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The Bridges At Claresholm and how should I play it?
The Bridges At Claresholm 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 Bridges At Claresholm strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6869.0 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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