78% match
For Green tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Aim19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Congress Lake Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Congress Lake Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Congress Lake Club, 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 31%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Congress Lake Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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.
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 Congress Lake Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
generalmanager@congresslakeclub.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 East Dr NE, Hartville, OH 44632, USA
Course Description
Congress Lake Club is a private country club in Northeast Ohio offering golf, tennis, boating, and fishing facilities with a focus on personalized service for members, their families, and guests. The club emphasizes a lake setting and a range of lifestyle and social amenities, including dining and family-friendly activities. Located in Hartville, Ohio, it provides a private member experience with golf and recreational facilities set around a scenic lake.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1896
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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 Congress Lake Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests control on shorter approaches to avoid bogeys, while tougher par fives pressure decisions on reach or layup to limit damage. Elevated difficulty clusters demand caution to protect score.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745481 yards5012 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.8 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 140 | 428 | 359 | 112 | 470 | 263 | 353 | 332 | 2826 | 349 | 318 | 346 | 395 | 153 | 327 | 287 | 355 | 125 | 2655 | 5481 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745259 yards4809 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 124 | 422 | 408 | 112 | 456 | 260 | 389 | 327 | 2790 | 378 | 311 | 339 | 395 | 147 | 264 | 242 | 279 | 114 | 2469 | 5259 |
W
White / Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745809 yards5312 metersCR 73.8Bogey 103.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 152 | 485 | 359 | 121 | 517 | 347 | 353 | 332 | 3035 | 349 | 318 | 346 | 474 | 177 | 339 | 287 | 355 | 129 | 2774 | 5809 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Congress Lake Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
16% match
For Green tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started68% match
For Green tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Congress Lake Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Congress Lake Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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59% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
58% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim26%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
81% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
68% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
46% match
For Gold tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started51% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
82% match
For Gold tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
53% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
79% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started54% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
81% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
51% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
42% match
For White / Gold tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
79% match
For White / Gold tees
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Aim13%
68% match
For White / Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
48% match
For White / Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For White / Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For White / Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For White / Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
46% match
For White / Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started53% match
For White / Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White / Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
36% match
For White / Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy21%
Visualization13%
71% match
For White / Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White / Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim26%
Alignment10%
74% match
For White / Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
80% match
For White / Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
54% match
For White / Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control48%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Congress Lake Club
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 Congress Lake Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Congress Lake Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Congress Lake Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Congress Lake Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Congress Lake Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5534 yards. The back tees extend to 5809.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Congress Lake Club?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 Congress Lake Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5809.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Congress Lake Club 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 Congress Lake Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5809.0 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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