Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thunder Bay Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Thunder Bay Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thunder Bay Country 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 Thunder Bay Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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 | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thunder Bay Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
craig@thunderbaycc.ca
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Facilities
Location
1055 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A4, Canada
Course Description
Thunder Bay Golf is a premier golf course and country club located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The club offers a scenic course, with amenities for members and guests, including tee times, events, tournaments, and corporate functions. It provides membership options, event hosting, and facilities that cater to golfers and visitors seeking a complete golf experience in Northwestern Ontario.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1910
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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 Thunder Bay Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 2018
Blue/Blue 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 436 | 315 | 524 | 171 | 331 | 295 | 185 | 450 | 3013 | 306 | 436 | 315 | 524 | 171 | 331 | 295 | 185 | 450 | 3013 | 6026 |
Red/Red 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 190 | 308 | 280 | 359 | 128 | 225 | 253 | 140 | 315 | 2198 | 190 | 308 | 280 | 359 | 128 | 225 | 253 | 140 | 315 | 2198 | 4396 |
Red/Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 190 | 308 | 280 | 359 | 128 | 225 | 253 | 140 | 315 | 2198 | 267 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2612 | 4810 |
White/Blue 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 407 | 313 | 489 | 148 | 311 | 289 | 170 | 385 | 2818 | 306 | 436 | 315 | 524 | 171 | 331 | 295 | 185 | 450 | 3013 | 5831 |
White/Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 407 | 313 | 489 | 148 | 311 | 289 | 170 | 385 | 2818 | 267 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2612 | 5430 |
Yellow/Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 267 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2612 | 267 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2612 | 5224 |
Red 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 190 | 308 | 280 | 359 | 128 | 225 | 253 | 140 | 315 | 2198 | 190 | 308 | 280 | 359 | 128 | 225 | 253 | 140 | 315 | 2198 | 4396 |
White 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.8 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 407 | 313 | 489 | 148 | 311 | 289 | 170 | 385 | 2845 | 333 | 407 | 313 | 489 | 148 | 311 | 289 | 170 | 385 | 2845 | 5690 |
Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2655 | 310 | 380 | 292 | 452 | 145 | 273 | 273 | 155 | 375 | 2655 | 5310 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thunder Bay Country 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profilePrecision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Thunder Bay Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thunder Bay Country 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedDial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate careless misses, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCheck putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Thunder Bay Country 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 Thunder Bay Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thunder Bay Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thunder Bay Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Thunder Bay Country Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thunder Bay Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5211 yards. The back tees extend to 6026.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thunder Bay Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 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 Thunder Bay Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6026.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Thunder Bay Country Club and how should I play it?
Thunder Bay Country 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 Thunder Bay Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6026.0 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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