27% match
For Blue Tees tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carolina Lakes Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Carolina Lakes Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carolina Lakes Gc, 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 24%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carolina Lakes Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(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 Carolina Lakes Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ronhalljr@windstream.net
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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
53 Carolina Lakes Rd, Sanford, NC 27332, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Rulewich
Opened
1981
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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 Carolina Lakes Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Tees
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles that test drive straightness and iron reliability, with par fives adding outsized risk on harder-rated stretches where bogeys multiply fast.
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 706054 yards5536 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 400 | 283 | 324 | 527 | 125 | 348 | 150 | 400 | 2957 | 377 | 463 | 180 | 346 | 382 | 200 | 397 | 364 | 388 | 3097 | 6054 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 705586 yards5108 metersCR 67.5Bogey 89.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 376 | 269 | 298 | 504 | 112 | 323 | 140 | 365 | 2760 | 354 | 425 | 152 | 315 | 366 | 168 | 362 | 327 | 357 | 2826 | 5586 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705586 yards5108 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.7Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.7 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 376 | 269 | 298 | 504 | 112 | 323 | 140 | 365 | 2760 | 354 | 425 | 152 | 315 | 366 | 168 | 362 | 327 | 357 | 2826 | 5586 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carolina Lakes Gc
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 profile75% match
For Blue Tees tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Blue Tees tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Carolina Lakes Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carolina Lakes Gc. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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41% match
For Blue Tees tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
74% match
For Blue Tees tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
73% match
For Blue Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Blue Tees tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring27%
Aim20%
63% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
75% match
For Blue Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Precision13%
61% match
For Blue Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For White Tees tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For White Tees tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
66% match
For White Tees tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim24%
Trajectory12%
44% match
For White Tees tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
65% match
For White Tees tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
46% match
For White Tees tees
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Scoring16%
Mechanics13%
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Get Started57% match
For White Tees tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
49% match
For White Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
56% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For White Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Precision8%
61% match
For White Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Aim20%
Alignment14%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
73% match
For White Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For White Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Scoring33%
Aim15%
69% match
For White Tees tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started70% match
For White Tees tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
51% match
For White Tees tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
80% match
For White Tees tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
46% match
For White Tees tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
38% match
For White Tees tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
39% match
For White Tees tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For White Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Alignment19%
Precision14%
55% match
For White Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Visualization14%
70% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
Scoring17%
63% match
For White Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision23%
Aim20%
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Get Started64% match
For White Tees tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
66% match
For White Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
63% match
For White Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Carolina Lakes Gc
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United States
Washington State Junior Amateur
6/6/2026
Stroke
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Junior
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Lakes Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Carolina Lakes Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Carolina Lakes Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Carolina Lakes Gc technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carolina Lakes Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5820 yards. The back tees extend to 6054.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carolina Lakes Gc?
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Carolina Lakes Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6054.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Carolina Lakes Gc 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 Carolina Lakes Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6054.0 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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