Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Yellowknife Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
29
29 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
141
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 , 8 days , 9 days
Yellowknife Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce 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.
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.
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Yellowknife Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
progm@yellowknifegolf.com
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Facilities
Location
5010 49 St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3R7, Canada
Course Description
Yellowknife Golf Club is a regional golf destination located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, offering a public/private-style golf course with an on-site club experience. The site highlights key pages such as The Course, News & Events, Membership, Dining, History, Sponsorship, and an Online Store, along with online tee-time booking and event information. The club maintains an online presence with social media channels and an accessible homepage that showcases its amenities and community engagement. It serves local residents and visitors seeking golf, dining, and club activities in northern Canada.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Tundra
Opened
1948
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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 Yellowknife Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 304 | 383 | 283 | 338 | 135 | 328 | 300 | 411 | 2873 | 345 | 126 | 423 | 305 | 130 | 362 | 290 | 350 | 401 | 2732 | 5605 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 360 | 283 | 350 | 387 | 183 | 354 | 318 | 494 | 3120 | 349 | 165 | 486 | 322 | 150 | 382 | 355 | 364 | 467 | 3040 | 6160 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 304 | 283 | 283 | 338 | 135 | 328 | 300 | 411 | 2773 | 345 | 126 | 423 | 305 | 150 | 362 | 290 | 350 | 401 | 2752 | 5525 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 53.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.1 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 360 | 283 | 350 | 387 | 183 | 354 | 318 | 494 | 3120 | 349 | 165 | 486 | 305 | 150 | 362 | 355 | 364 | 467 | 3003 | 6123 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yellowknife 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 29 Programs
% match to course practice profileUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Yellowknife Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yellowknife Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short 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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAchieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Yellowknife Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Yellowknife Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Yellowknife Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Yellowknife Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5842 yards. The back tees extend to 6160.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Yellowknife Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.6 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 Yellowknife Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6160.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Yellowknife Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Tundra 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 Yellowknife Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6160.0 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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