25% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for East Lake Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
East Lake Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for East Lake Golf 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 28%Scoring 25%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 13%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for East Lake Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 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 | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about East Lake Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
administration@eastlakegolfclub.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
2575 Alston Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317, USA
Course Description
East Lake Golf Club is a historic golf course in Atlanta, Georgia, recognized as the city’s oldest course and the longtime home of the TOUR Championship. The club combines a storied design legacy with a modern, world-class playing experience following a recent restoration. It is also renowned for its philanthropic mission, partnering with organizations to expand educational opportunities, affordable housing access, and economic mobility through its Golf with a Purpose initiative. The club supports community programs including the East Lake Foundation, Drew Charter School, First Tee – Metro Atlanta, and Purpose Built Communities, and operates the East Lake Junior Golf Academy to increase access to golf for youth.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1904
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⭐4.8(707 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 East Lake Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Long par fours and fives create repeated tests of drive accuracy and iron control while extended par threes force long tee precision leading to bogey risks on mishandled approaches.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 727397 yards6764 metersCR 76.2Bogey 103.0Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 51.6 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 51.4 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 512 | 192 | 391 | 458 | 441 | 525 | 480 | 455 | 232 | 3686 | 426 | 214 | 390 | 440 | 559 | 213 | 459 | 426 | 584 | 3711 | 7397 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725205 yards4759 metersCR 71.9Bogey 102.8Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 136 | 319 | 317 | 365 | 414 | 371 | 267 | 110 | 2714 | 329 | 105 | 247 | 342 | 383 | 94 | 288 | 255 | 448 | 2491 | 5205 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725887 yards5383 metersCR 75.1Bogey 107.6Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.2 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 147 | 345 | 317 | 399 | 456 | 397 | 332 | 167 | 2981 | 394 | 140 | 325 | 350 | 475 | 130 | 333 | 304 | 455 | 2906 | 5887 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for East Lake Golf 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Green tees
Get square for strike, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
55% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
68% match
For Green tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
13 Week Flagship Program for East Lake Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for East Lake Golf Club. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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72% match
For Green tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
55% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
79% match
For Green tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started68% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
64% 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%
57% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Aim13%
64% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
84% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
53% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Alignment13%
57% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment14%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
41% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
71% match
For Gold tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment20%
78% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision13%
Accuracy11%
77% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
64% 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%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started65% match
For Championship tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim19%
Precision16%
66% match
For Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory14%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Championship tees
Pick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Championship tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment24%
Accuracy12%
48% match
For Championship tees
Get close to pin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min30 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Scoring22%
Trajectory12%
74% match
For Championship tees
Hit varying targets, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
43% match
For Championship tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
44% match
For Championship tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Championship tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
61% match
For Championship tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
74% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring20%
Dispersion10%
80% match
For Championship tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
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Get Started51% match
For Championship tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For Championship tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Championship tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Championship tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
64% match
For Championship tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at East Lake Golf 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 East Lake Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing East Lake Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is East Lake Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find East Lake Golf Club technically exacting. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at East Lake Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6301 yards. The back tees extend to 7397.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at East Lake Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is East Lake Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7397.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is East Lake Golf 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 East Lake Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7397.0 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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