65% match
For Gold tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cypress Lakes
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
Cypress Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cypress Lakes, 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 27%Distance Control 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cypress Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cypress Lakes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sarndt@cityofmuscleshoals.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
1311 E 6th St, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661, USA
Course Description
Cypress Lakes Golf Club is a public golf course located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, offering 18 holes of challenging golf with five sets of tees for players of all skill levels. The course also features a pro shop, tennis courts, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center. The club offers membership options, daily rates, and hosts tournaments and events.
golf course • public golf • tennis courts • golf membership • golf tournaments
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Baird
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(156 reviews)
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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 Cypress Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a control gauntlet packed with par fours that pressure every tee decision, where back nine slope adds bigger scoring trouble on key tough holes.This course plays like a control gauntlet packed with par fours that pressure every tee decision, where back nine slope adds bigger scoring trouble on key tough holes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715973 yards5462 metersCR 69.1Bogey 93.1Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 15 | — | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 372 | 338 | 505 | 112 | 490 | 175 | 351 | 305 | 2947 | 409 | 346 | 125 | 397 | 550 | 294 | 336 | 180 | 389 | 3026 | 5973 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715559 yards5083 metersCR 72.0Bogey 103.2Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 15 | — | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 341 | 307 | 487 | 102 | 465 | 149 | 334 | 291 | 2761 | 376 | 322 | 122 | 376 | 489 | 279 | 326 | 151 | 357 | 2798 | 5559 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714904 yards4484 metersCR 68.3Bogey 97.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 49.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 15 | — | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 259 | 303 | 270 | 451 | 75 | 428 | 99 | 291 | 272 | 2448 | 300 | 288 | 107 | 330 | 443 | 254 | 295 | 119 | 320 | 2456 | 4904 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cypress Lakes
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Gold tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
76% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cypress Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cypress Lakes. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory13%
53% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
76% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion18%
Aim17%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Aim21%
59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
76% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Aim15%
44% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment29%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Precision14%
69% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Red tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
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Get Started17% match
For Red tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
56% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
27% match
For Red tees
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
53% match
For Red tees
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Precision17%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
46% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
Aim16%
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Get Started77% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
55% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring29%
Visualization16%
39% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
62% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory17%
Precision15%
83% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
73% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
57% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
35% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
60% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
89% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
73% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cypress Lakes
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 Cypress Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Cypress Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Cypress Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Cypress Lakes presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cypress Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5438 yards. The back tees extend to 5973.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cypress Lakes?
With a course rating of 69.1 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 Cypress Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5973.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cypress Lakes and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Cypress Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5973.0 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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