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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 25%Precision 22%Distance Control 21%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%

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.

17
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Y Area
Driving Range31 min

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

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

slavoie@calgaryelks.com

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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

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

B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 727037 yards6435 metersCR 74.4Bogey 98.6Slope 130

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 131

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445443543365344544343672
Handicap313151717115961618101428124
Yardage458388524421419160521425182349853419030340158044044122542535397037

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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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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–116 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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70% match
For Black tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
36% match
For Black/Blue tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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50% match
For Black/Blue tees

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
51% match
For Black/Blue tees

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For Black/Blue tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Blue tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
81% match
For Blue tees

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
64% match
For White/Red tees

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim19%

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64% match
For Red tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%

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41% match
For Blue/White tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
59% match
For White tees

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

Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim11%
24% match
For White tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For White tees

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Precision13%

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2026

Prepare 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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