Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbia Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Blythewood, South Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 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

Scoring 30%Distance Control 21%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.

17.6

Average HCP

9.1

Minimum HCP

33.2

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.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lakeside.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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chris@columbiacountryclub.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

135 Columbia Club Drive West

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ellis Maples

Opened

1960

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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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Sink All Long Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills

Visualization32%

Distance Control25%

Dispersion23%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills

Distance Control23%

Precision23%

Aim17%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim27%

Distance Control22%

Scoring13%

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13 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 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Accuracy32%

Precision10%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Open up and fly, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills

Alignment34%

Distance Control16%

Accuracy15%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring23%

Aim19%

Distance Control17%

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See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Get Square for Success

Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Alignment32%

Scoring23%

Aim16%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills

Trajectory27%

Scoring19%

Distance Control18%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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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?

Lakeside presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakeside?

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 Lakeside?

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 Lakeside and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Lakeside and how should I play it?

Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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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