60% match
For Tee #1 tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision26%
Aim19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
212
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
Calusa Lakes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Calusa Lakes 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
35.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Calusa Lakes Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jayhosey@golfinvenice.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
1995 Calusa Lakes Blvd, Nokomis, FL 34275, USA
Course Description
Golf In Venice operates three public golf courses in Venice, Florida: Calusa Lakes, Capri Isles, and Waterford. The clubs welcome public golfers and offer a membership that covers all three courses for the price of one. The properties are professionally managed by Coral Hospitality, emphasizing outstanding customer service and well-maintained course conditions. The organization provides tee times, leagues, lessons, and events across its three courses.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted McAnlis
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(94 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 Calusa Lakes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tee #1
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles with length mixes pressing iron choices and raising bogey threats on top handicap ones while par fives mix birdie shots with big trouble risks.
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Tee #1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726715 yards6140 metersCR 73.1Bogey 97.0Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.0 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 515 | 357 | 355 | 432 | 538 | 347 | 175 | 411 | 211 | 3341 | 327 | 511 | 176 | 387 | 218 | 431 | 506 | 378 | 440 | 3374 | 6715 |
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Tee #3 Tee
Gender: MalePar 725644 yards5161 metersCR 68.3Bogey 89.1Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.4 · Slope 110
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 305 | 325 | 345 | 456 | 315 | 130 | 330 | 175 | 2811 | 295 | 465 | 138 | 325 | 150 | 357 | 432 | 315 | 356 | 2833 | 5644 |
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Tee #4 Tee
Gender: MalePar 725224 yards4777 metersCR 66.0Bogey 86.1Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.1 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.0 · Slope 110
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 269 | 286 | 339 | 413 | 287 | 123 | 309 | 152 | 2603 | 238 | 432 | 123 | 318 | 140 | 333 | 427 | 305 | 305 | 2621 | 5224 |
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Tee #5 Tee
Gender: MalePar 724813 yards4401 metersCR 64.1Bogey 83.9Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.8 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.1 · Slope 107
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 269 | 286 | 292 | 335 | 287 | 123 | 272 | 127 | 2341 | 238 | 398 | 123 | 318 | 140 | 313 | 381 | 305 | 256 | 2472 | 4813 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Calusa Lakes 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Tee #1 tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
44% match
For Tee #1 tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
68% match
For Tee #1 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Calusa Lakes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Calusa Lakes 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.
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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Match Clubface to Target
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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57% match
For Tee #1 tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Tee #1 tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
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Get Started64% match
For Tee #1 tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion25%
Aim19%
57% match
For Tee #1 tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
40% match
For Tee #1 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Tee #1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Tee #1 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
47% match
For Tee #1 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Tee #1 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Tee #1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision13%
Scoring13%
63% match
For Tee #1 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Tee #1 tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion15%
Scoring11%
81% match
For Tee #1 tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision18%
Aim15%
76% match
For Tee #1 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion14%
Aim12%
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Get Started24% match
For Tee #3 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For Tee #3 tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Precision18%
78% match
For Tee #3 tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Tee #3 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
72% match
For Tee #3 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Tee #3 tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Dispersion20%
61% match
For Tee #3 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Tee #4 tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
Scoring11%
78% match
For Tee #4 tees
Challenge limits, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Aim21%
68% match
For Tee #4 tees
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Tee #4 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Tee #4 tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started48% match
For Tee #4 tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP8 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision25%
Mechanics17%
65% match
For Tee #4 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
45% match
For Tee #4 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Tee #4 tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
47% match
For Tee #4 tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Tee #4 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision24%
Alignment17%
79% match
For Tee #4 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Tee #4 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Tee #4 tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
53% match
For Tee #4 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Aim14%
78% match
For Tee #4 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
78% match
For Tee #5 tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion17%
Precision14%
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Get Started50% match
For Tee #5 tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
52% match
For Tee #5 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment39%
Aim27%
Scoring17%
40% match
For Tee #5 tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics26%
Precision26%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Calusa Lakes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Calusa Lakes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Calusa Lakes Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Calusa Lakes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5764 yards. The back tees extend to 6715.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Calusa Lakes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Calusa Lakes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6715.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Calusa Lakes 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 Calusa Lakes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6715.0 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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