Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vancouver Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
218
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
Vancouver Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vancouver 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 Vancouver Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vancouver Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rsmith@vancouvergolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
771 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3N2, Canada
Course Description
Vancouver Golf Club, established in 1910, is a premier golf club in Vancouver, Canada, dedicated to providing a high-quality golfing experience and fostering camaraderie among its members. The club emphasizes tradition and community, encouraging members to create lasting memories through their shared passion for golf.
golf • membership • community • recreation • sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
H.T. (Mike) Gardner
Opened
1900
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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 Vancouver Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 371 | 162 | 351 | 348 | 620 | 192 | 372 | 350 | 3162 | 515 | 366 | 195 | 526 | 380 | 415 | 405 | 398 | 438 | 3638 | 6800 |
BLACK/BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 345 | 162 | 332 | 348 | 605 | 192 | 343 | 350 | 3073 | 515 | 358 | 178 | 526 | 380 | 375 | 390 | 398 | 424 | 3544 | 6617 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.3 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 345 | 142 | 332 | 338 | 605 | 172 | 343 | 335 | 2992 | 502 | 358 | 178 | 511 | 368 | 375 | 390 | 383 | 424 | 3489 | 6481 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 40.0 · BR 57.0 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 345 | 142 | 332 | 338 | 605 | 172 | 343 | 335 | 2992 | 502 | 358 | 178 | 511 | 368 | 375 | 390 | 383 | 424 | 3489 | 6481 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.5 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 336 | 112 | 269 | 311 | 465 | 140 | 327 | 258 | 2582 | 429 | 346 | 154 | 418 | 306 | 302 | 335 | 330 | 403 | 3023 | 5605 |
GOLD/WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.7 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 336 | 112 | 314 | 311 | 569 | 151 | 327 | 322 | 2806 | 429 | 346 | 154 | 453 | 345 | 345 | 335 | 330 | 403 | 3140 | 5946 |
GREEN Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 336 | 112 | 265 | 240 | 391 | 140 | 202 | 258 | 2308 | 383 | 265 | 77 | 325 | 306 | 302 | 260 | 255 | 403 | 2576 | 4884 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.0 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 339 | 122 | 314 | 317 | 569 | 151 | 333 | 322 | 2835 | 432 | 351 | 157 | 453 | 345 | 345 | 349 | 332 | 406 | 3170 | 6005 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vancouver 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileThread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Vancouver Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vancouver Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
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 · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedControl trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Vancouver 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 Vancouver Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Vancouver Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Vancouver Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Vancouver Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vancouver Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5842 yards. The back tees extend to 6800.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vancouver Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Vancouver Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6800.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Vancouver 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 Vancouver Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6800.0 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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