43% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for 3 Lakes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
3 Lakes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 3 Lakes Golf Course, 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
16.7
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
29
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for 3 Lakes Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about 3 Lakes Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
information@3lakesgolf.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
6700 Saltsburg Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235, USA
Course Description
3 Lakes Golf Course is a public golf facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offering 18-hole and 9-hole play, driving range, practice facilities, and a full-service golf shop. The site highlights golf instruction, junior golf programs, lessons, training camps, and special events, with tee times required for play. The venue also features a Pavilion Bar and an online store, and provides information on rates, outings, and course tours. Located at 6700 Saltsburg Rd, the course emphasizes family-friendly and community-oriented golf experiences in the Pittsburgh area.
public golf • golf instruction • golf lessons • junior golf • golf outings • driving range • putting green • golf shop • tee times • pavilion bar • pittsburgh golf • allegheny county golf • 18 hole golf • 9 hole golf • tournament events • golf course • practice facilities • events • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Emil Loeffler
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(141 reviews)
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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 3 Lakes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated iron precision on par fours to dodge bogeys on tough spots. Long par fives add risk with power needs matching high difficulty markers.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726504 yards5947 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 362 | 349 | 350 | 480 | 140 | 490 | 145 | 360 | 3088 | 390 | 262 | 530 | 392 | 355 | 356 | 416 | 186 | 529 | 3416 | 6504 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726070 yards5550 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 350 | 330 | 340 | 460 | 130 | 475 | 127 | 340 | 2934 | 350 | 201 | 520 | 355 | 345 | 330 | 402 | 173 | 460 | 3136 | 6070 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724159 yards3803 metersCR 63.6Bogey 88.0Slope 104
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 44.1 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 102
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 220 | 200 | 215 | 410 | 100 | 430 | 108 | 215 | 2150 | 235 | 105 | 390 | 220 | 205 | 200 | 250 | 74 | 330 | 2009 | 4159 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725157 yards4716 metersCR 69.3Bogey 96.5Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 315 | 287 | 314 | 440 | 120 | 430 | 112 | 290 | 2605 | 320 | 164 | 397 | 295 | 258 | 310 | 318 | 105 | 385 | 2552 | 5157 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for 3 Lakes Golf Course
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 profile52% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
61% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim22%
Precision20%
10 Week Flagship Program for 3 Lakes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for 3 Lakes Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Black tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Black tees
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring26%
Aim18%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
39% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization16%
67% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion15%
Scoring14%
48% match
For Silver tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
71% match
For Silver tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For Silver tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Silver tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Silver tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Silver tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Silver tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
80% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Aim20%
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Get Started68% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Silver tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Scoring19%
80% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Aim19%
62% match
For Silver tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment13%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
85% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
51% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
35% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
27% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started26% match
For Gold tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
76% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision32%
Scoring20%
54% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at 3 Lakes Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Lakes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing 3 Lakes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is 3 Lakes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find 3 Lakes Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at 3 Lakes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5332 yards. The back tees extend to 6504.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at 3 Lakes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 3 Lakes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6504.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is 3 Lakes Golf Course 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 3 Lakes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6504.0 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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