41% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Butlers Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Lakeside Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakeside, 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 25%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakeside
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakeside.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@butlersgolf.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
800 Rock Run Road
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John W. Butler
Opened
1928
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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 Lakeside, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a finesse layout where short par fours and quick par threes pressure iron control and up-and-downs repeatedly, with back nine difficulty spikes raising bogey risks on key spots.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725442 yards4976 metersCR 65.2Bogey 85.4Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.4 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 6 | — | 14 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 274 | 114 | 420 | 326 | 218 | 310 | 543 | 150 | 2652 | 413 | 157 | 329 | 96 | 337 | 414 | 361 | 364 | 319 | 2790 | 5442 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726345 yards5802 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.0Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 6 | — | 14 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 370 | 118 | 500 | 378 | 365 | 320 | 568 | 167 | 3164 | 469 | 176 | 352 | 105 | 426 | 538 | 385 | 374 | 356 | 3181 | 6345 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725176 yards4733 metersCR 69.3Bogey 98.1Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 7 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 267 | 112 | 410 | 316 | 211 | 305 | 532 | 145 | 2588 | 374 | 131 | 311 | 89 | 308 | 397 | 336 | 333 | 309 | 2588 | 5176 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakeside
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim23%
Trajectory12%
45% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Lakeside
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakeside. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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38% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Mechanics15%
69% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Aim29%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Precision12%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
65% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Precision15%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Precision11%
62% match
For Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
52% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
54% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy26%
Visualization17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
35% match
For Gold tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring28%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
58% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim21%
Distance Control12%
73% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
Aim14%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Dispersion18%
Aim18%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
61% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy33%
Distance Control9%
41% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy33%
Visualization21%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
43% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
56% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion13%
Precision13%
59% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
56% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lakeside
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 Lakeside
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakeside and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakeside for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lakeside challenges consistency. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakeside?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5760 yards. The back tees extend to 6345.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakeside?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Lakeside and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6345.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Lakeside and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Lakeside strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6345.0 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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