Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The National Golf Club of Canada

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

The National Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The National, 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 27%Distance Control 25%Precision 22%Aim 12%Accuracy 11%

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.

14.8

Average HCP

8.6

Minimum HCP

31.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The National

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Driving Range30 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The National.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

134 Clubhouse Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

George Fazio, Tom Fazio

Opened

1975

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The National

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 14 Programs

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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Distance Control28%

Precision23%

Dispersion22%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Aim25%

Distance Control24%

Precision14%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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13 Week Flagship Program for The National

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The National. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Match Clubface to Target

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Week 10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring29%

Accuracy17%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills

Distance Control33%

Precision28%

Trajectory13%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Precision18%

Accuracy16%

Distance Control16%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring38%

Aim17%

Accuracy16%

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Match Clubface to Target

Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Alignment31%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy19%

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Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control31%

Visualization23%

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Control wedge rollout, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min3 HCP5 drills

Distance Control42%

Scoring29%

Accuracy15%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The National

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 National

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

How difficult is The National for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The National technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The National?

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 National?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

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

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

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

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.

What features make The National 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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