Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Winston Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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 Winston Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Winston 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 Winston Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Winston Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
slavoie@calgaryelks.com
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Facilities
Location
2502 6 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3Z3, Canada
Course Description
The Winston Golf Club is an 18-hole, parkland-style golf course located in Calgary, Alberta, positioned as Calgary’s inner-city hidden gem along Nose Creek. It operates as a semi-private facility with limited public play, offering a walkable layout and a clubhouse serving members and guests. The club emphasizes a traditional golf experience close to downtown Calgary, with ongoing developments including a new clubhouse planned for completion in 2026. Additional features include lessons, events, and a member-focused experience in the heart of the city.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Les Furber
Opened
1923
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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 Winston Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 388 | 524 | 421 | 419 | 160 | 521 | 425 | 182 | 3498 | 534 | 190 | 303 | 401 | 580 | 440 | 441 | 225 | 425 | 3539 | 7037 |
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 388 | 524 | 421 | 374 | 142 | 521 | 405 | 160 | 3380 | 510 | 190 | 303 | 371 | 580 | 405 | 441 | 180 | 425 | 3405 | 6785 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 350 | 509 | 366 | 374 | 142 | 497 | 405 | 160 | 3248 | 510 | 155 | 291 | 371 | 527 | 400 | 406 | 180 | 401 | 3241 | 6489 |
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 350 | 509 | 366 | 330 | 142 | 497 | 375 | 140 | 3114 | 490 | 123 | 291 | 345 | 531 | 386 | 406 | 152 | 350 | 3074 | 6188 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 290 | 446 | 265 | 309 | 121 | 441 | 350 | 118 | 2728 | 424 | 117 | 245 | 333 | 470 | 321 | 369 | 112 | 282 | 2673 | 5401 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 320 | 468 | 351 | 330 | 138 | 485 | 375 | 140 | 3012 | 490 | 123 | 281 | 345 | 520 | 386 | 381 | 152 | 350 | 3028 | 6040 |
White/Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 320 | 468 | 351 | 330 | 138 | 485 | 350 | 118 | 2948 | 424 | 123 | 281 | 333 | 470 | 321 | 369 | 152 | 350 | 2823 | 5771 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Winston 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileDial in aim, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for The Winston Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Winston Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at The Winston 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 Winston Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Winston Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Winston Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Winston Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Winston Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6219 yards. The back tees extend to 7037.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Winston Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Winston Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7037.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The Winston Golf Club and how should I play it?
The Winston 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 The Winston Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 7037.0 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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