Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Hills At Portal Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
43
43 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
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 Hills At Portal Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Hills At Portal 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
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 Hills At Portal Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Hills At Portal Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rob@peaceportalgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
16900 4 Ave, Surrey, BC V3Z 9P6, Canada
Course Description
The Hills At Portal Golf Club is a full-service golf facility located in White Rock/ Surrey, British Columbia, near Vancouver and Seattle. Established in 1928, it has achieved a 4-star rating by Golf Digest and a “Top 100 Public Course in Canada” by Canada’s Golf Ranking Magazine.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1927
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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 Hills At Portal Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 383 | 360 | 178 | 461 | 388 | 161 | 324 | 530 | 3237 | 365 | 526 | 185 | 511 | 344 | 144 | 331 | 350 | 395 | 3151 | 6388 |
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.8 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 345 | 342 | 143 | 432 | 371 | 128 | 278 | 392 | 2829 | 350 | 468 | 156 | 471 | 324 | 115 | 272 | 309 | 327 | 2792 | 5621 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 352 | 353 | 166 | 448 | 380 | 142 | 311 | 488 | 3081 | 357 | 497 | 170 | 503 | 335 | 129 | 322 | 327 | 382 | 3022 | 6103 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.1 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 383 | 360 | 178 | 461 | 388 | 161 | 324 | 530 | 3237 | 365 | 526 | 185 | 511 | 344 | 144 | 331 | 350 | 395 | 3151 | 6388 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 345 | 342 | 143 | 432 | 371 | 128 | 278 | 392 | 2829 | 350 | 468 | 156 | 471 | 324 | 115 | 272 | 309 | 327 | 2792 | 5621 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.0 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 352 | 353 | 166 | 448 | 380 | 142 | 311 | 488 | 3081 | 357 | 497 | 170 | 503 | 335 | 129 | 322 | 327 | 382 | 3022 | 6103 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Hills At Portal 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 43 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for The Hills At Portal Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Hills At Portal Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
See landing and roll, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedOpen up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedShort game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at The Hills At Portal Golf Club
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 Hills At Portal Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Hills At Portal Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Hills At Portal Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Hills At Portal Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Hills At Portal Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6004 yards. The back tees extend to 6388.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Hills At Portal Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Hills At Portal Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6388.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is The Hills At Portal Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Hills At Portal Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6388.0 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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