Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbia Country Club

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Blythewood, South Carolina, United States of America
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 16%Alignment 15%

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.

20.3
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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 Tall Pines/Lakeside.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

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

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

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles where precise drives open par chances but misses spark bogey chains especially up front with tougher slope demands.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726583 yards6019 metersCR 72.6Bogey 98.0Slope 137

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 141

Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445435434365344435443672
Handicap931113515117761814122101648
Yardage400375514355213510407172418336450715431236342318449337740632196583

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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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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 84 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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84% match
For Gold tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Scoring20%

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48% match
For Blue / White tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Blue / White tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
60% match
For Blue / White tees

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Blue / White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Dispersion13%

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75% match
For Blue / White tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Blue / White tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
28% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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75% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
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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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