Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Springs.
Total Programs
43
43 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Springs, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joel Goldstrand
Opened
2008
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Springs, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 534 | 348 | 429 | 197 | 559 | 153 | 405 | 438 | 3431 | 368 | 534 | 348 | 429 | 197 | 559 | 153 | 405 | 438 | 3431 | 6862 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 504 | 323 | 396 | 167 | 542 | 133 | 369 | 406 | 3196 | 356 | 504 | 323 | 396 | 167 | 542 | 133 | 369 | 406 | 3196 | 6392 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 430 | 245 | 300 | 132 | 438 | 108 | 297 | 344 | 2576 | 282 | 430 | 245 | 300 | 132 | 438 | 108 | 297 | 344 | 2576 | 5152 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Springs hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFocus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Springs. 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.
Full 46 days 64 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Springs and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, The Springs challenges consistency. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6007 yards. The back tees extend to 6862.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6862.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
The Springs 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6862.0 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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