Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know White Sands.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
73
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for White Sands, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Land the ball in the landing spot using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Everything you need to know about White Sands.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
greg@whitesandsgolf.ca
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White Sands Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Orleans (Ottawa), Ontario. The course features a nine-hole par-three layout and a large driving range with a grass deck, plus a practice area for chipping and short game work. It offers golf instruction from PGA of Canada professionals and hosts memberships, punch cards, and various rate options for the course and range. The venue also provides course details, photographs, testimonials, and a course tour, with tee times and seasonal hours posted for visitors.
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Holes
9
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
Graham Cooke
Opened
2006
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on White Sands hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on White Sands hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on White Sands hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on White Sands hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePrioritize short putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for White Sands. 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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 8.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Short Game · Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing White Sands and what to expect.
Players often find White Sands technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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