Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbia Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Tall Pines/Lakeside Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tall Pines/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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tall Pines/Lakeside
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Scattered 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.
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 Tall Pines/Lakeside.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
chris@columbiacountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
135 Columbia Club Drive West
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ellis Maples
Opened
1962
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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 Tall Pines/Lakeside, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 375 | 514 | 355 | 213 | 510 | 407 | 172 | 418 | 3364 | 507 | 154 | 312 | 363 | 423 | 184 | 493 | 377 | 406 | 3219 | 6583 |
Blue / White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.0 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 375 | 514 | 355 | 187 | 495 | 397 | 172 | 377 | 3252 | 507 | 154 | 312 | 339 | 384 | 158 | 493 | 356 | 359 | 3062 | 6314 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 387 | 543 | 360 | 245 | 542 | 449 | 193 | 458 | 3604 | 513 | 157 | 339 | 367 | 429 | 191 | 501 | 401 | 408 | 3306 | 6910 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tall Pines/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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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profilePosition feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Tall Pines/Lakeside
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tall Pines/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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Tall Pines/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 Tall Pines/Lakeside
Get answers to common questions about playing Tall Pines/Lakeside and what to expect.
How difficult is Tall Pines/Lakeside for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Tall Pines/Lakeside technically exacting. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tall Pines/Lakeside?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6612 yards. The back tees extend to 6910.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tall Pines/Lakeside?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Tall Pines/Lakeside and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6910.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Tall Pines/Lakeside 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 Tall Pines/Lakeside strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6910.0 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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