Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colonial Springs Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

East Farmingdale, New York, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Lakes 9 Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakes 9, 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

Precision 24%Scoring 24%Aim 20%Distance Control 16%Trajectory 14%

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.

19.5

Average HCP

12.1

Minimum HCP

34.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lakes 9

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

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.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons 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

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 | 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.

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lakes 9.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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pmisilewich@colonialspringsgolf.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

1 Long Island Avenue

Course Description

Colonial Springs Golf Club is a private golf club located on Long Island in Farmingdale, NY. It offers 27 holes of championship golf, including a 2007 redesign by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The club features premier practice facilities and a restaurant, with catering and event hosting that enhance member and guest experiences. We invite members and guests to enjoy a refined golf and dining environment in a premier Long Island setting.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Arthur Hills

Opened

1995

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.6(208 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakes 9

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 13 Programs

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Land Within 2 Feet

Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Make Par Around the Green

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Scoring41%

Distance Control35%

Visualization24%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision26%

Trajectory17%

Aim15%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Lakes 9

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakes 9. 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

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

See Shot Before Hit

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 7≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

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See Shot Before Hit

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Chip from tight lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills

Aim36%

Precision16%

Distance Control13%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills

Precision25%

Aim17%

Distance Control15%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills

Aim37%

Precision14%

Dispersion13%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills

Scoring36%

Distance Control13%

Aim11%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills

Distance Control28%

Scoring26%

Dispersion14%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Distance Control16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Lakes 9

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 Lakes 9

Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes 9 and what to expect.

How difficult is Lakes 9 for mid-handicap golfers?

Lakes 9 presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakes 9?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Lakes 9?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Lakes 9 and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Lakes 9 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 Lakes 9 strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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