Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for University Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
University Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for University 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 University Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about University Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mmather@universitygolf.com
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Facilities
Location
5185 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1X5, Canada
Course Description
University Golf Club is a historic public golf club just minutes from downtown Vancouver, located in the University Endowment Lands of British Columbia. It features an 18-hole championship course designed by AV Macan and offers golf instruction, tournaments, and a renovated shop, along with comprehensive event spaces for banquets and weddings. The club also hosts dining at Westward Ho! and operates a range of facilities for corporate events, life celebrations, and social gatherings. With a legacy dating back to 1929, it emphasizes tradition, community, and a comprehensive golf and events experience in the Vancouver area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1929
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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 University Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
BLACK Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.2 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 124 | 270 | 374 | 255 | 234 | 110 | 398 | 220 | 2319 | 389 | 310 | 80 | 317 | 345 | 265 | 154 | 244 | 298 | 2402 | 4721 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.0 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 75 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 509 | 426 | 114 | 421 | 448 | 368 | 196 | 350 | 396 | 3228 | 408 | 170 | 395 | 515 | 374 | 310 | 146 | 520 | 357 | 3195 | 6423 |
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 145 | 368 | 482 | 374 | 310 | 146 | 507 | 357 | 3097 | 481 | 399 | 114 | 403 | 448 | 368 | 177 | 350 | 383 | 3123 | 6220 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 377 | 80 | 378 | 421 | 327 | 154 | 293 | 370 | 2849 | 373 | 124 | 340 | 406 | 336 | 234 | 110 | 476 | 293 | 2692 | 5541 |
RED/BLACK Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 124 | 340 | 406 | 336 | 234 | 110 | 398 | 293 | 2575 | 449 | 310 | 80 | 317 | 421 | 327 | 154 | 293 | 298 | 2649 | 5224 |
RED/WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 145 | 340 | 406 | 355 | 310 | 128 | 476 | 320 | 2853 | 449 | 377 | 97 | 378 | 436 | 344 | 154 | 328 | 370 | 2933 | 5786 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 52.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 481 | 399 | 97 | 403 | 436 | 344 | 177 | 328 | 383 | 3048 | 393 | 145 | 368 | 482 | 355 | 310 | 128 | 507 | 320 | 3008 | 6056 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for University 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileAlign stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for University Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for University Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length 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
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from tight lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at University Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
JPT BC Open
3/23/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about University Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing University Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is University Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find University Golf Club technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at University Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5572 yards. The back tees extend to 6423.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at University Golf Club?
With a course rating of 77.0 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 University Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6423.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is University Golf Club 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 University Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6423.0 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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