57% match
For Orange Tees tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carolina Trace Country 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
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
Lake Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake, 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 18%Aim 17%Alignment 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using mid 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.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@carolinatracecc.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
2100 Country Club Drive
Course Description
Carolina Trace Country Club boasts two 18-hole golf courses designed by famed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Both offer championship golf with vistas of Lake Trace and soaring Carolina pines. Carolina Trace offers all amenities of a full-service private club including golf, tennis, swimming, state of the art fitness facilities, and fine or casual dining. A lively social scene provides friendly fun for families, couples, and singles while providing affordable resort-style living.
golf • country club • tennis • fitness • dining • social events • resort living • recreation
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr./David Whelchel
Opened
1971
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(422 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 Lake, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady par four play where drives must feed short irons and wedges repeatedly, but par fives carry big trouble from their top difficulty cluster. Back nine tightens risks with steeper slope forcing sharp decisions everywhere.
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726447 yards5895 metersCR 78.3Bogey 113.6Slope 150
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.6 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 57.0 · Slope 152
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 380 | 511 | 372 | 404 | 157 | 479 | 173 | 380 | 3197 | 346 | 384 | 396 | 195 | 543 | 172 | 382 | 350 | 482 | 3250 | 6447 |
G
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725443 yards4977 metersCR 73.1Bogey 105.4Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 53.2 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 286 | 413 | 302 | 373 | 113 | 448 | 131 | 319 | 2678 | 309 | 321 | 319 | 149 | 482 | 131 | 313 | 297 | 444 | 2765 | 5443 |
O
Orange Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 723872 yards3541 metersCR 64.2Bogey 91.5Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 45.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 46.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 228 | 230 | 310 | 200 | 240 | 65 | 330 | 65 | 225 | 1893 | 222 | 235 | 220 | 104 | 323 | 120 | 230 | 205 | 320 | 1979 | 3872 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake
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 profile53% match
For Orange Tees tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
64% match
For Orange Tees tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment32%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Orange Tees tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lake
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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51% match
For Orange Tees tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
52% match
For Orange Tees tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision26%
Scoring14%
52% match
For Orange Tees tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started72% match
For Orange Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
63% match
For Orange Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Orange Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
63% match
For Orange Tees tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring16%
Alignment16%
75% match
For Orange Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Alignment12%
85% match
For Orange Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Orange Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
68% match
For Orange Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Orange Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Orange Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim18%
Dispersion9%
59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
65% match
For Blue Tees tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue Tees tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion13%
75% match
For Blue Tees tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Blue Tees tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy16%
47% match
For Blue Tees tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
87% match
For Blue Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
55% match
For Blue Tees tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring32%
Aim30%
67% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Aim14%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision15%
Aim15%
66% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
34% match
For Gold Tees tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Gold Tees tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
29% match
For Gold Tees tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy35%
Visualization11%
60% match
For Gold Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim28%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Gold Tees tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
51% match
For Gold Tees tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Gold Tees tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For Gold Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
51% match
For Gold Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Gold Tees tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment18%
Distance Control13%
84% match
For Gold Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lake
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lake technically exacting. With a slope rating of 150.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 78.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5160 yards. The back tees extend to 6447.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake?
With a course rating of 78.3 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 Lake and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6447.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Lake and how should I play it?
Lake is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Lake strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 150.0 and yardage reaching 6447.0 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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