Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Esplanade Golf & Country Club.
Total Programs
46
46 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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Esplanade Golf & Country 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Everything you need to know about Esplanade Golf & Country Club.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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5240 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202, USA
Esplanade Golf & Country Club at Lakewood Ranch is a luxury residential community offering a mix of single-family homes and condominiums within the Lakewood Ranch area. The club provides world-class amenities and a lifestyle-focused experience with programs and recreational activities across golf, racquet sports, fitness and spa, and dining options. It emphasizes resort-style living with a strong HOA-backed community feel and ongoing recreational opportunities. The development highlights its location in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, presenting vacation-like living without leaving the neighborhood.
golf community • lakewood ranch • resort-style amenities • luxury residential • single-family homes • condominiums • racquet sports • fitness and spa • food and beverage • recreational programs • lifestyle community • homeowners association • real estate development • vacation living • spa services • golf club • fitness • recreational facilities • community amenities • hospitality
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Chris Wilczynski
Opened
2014
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Esplanade Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 532 | 443 | 181 | 530 | 341 | 426 | 204 | 421 | 3474 | 388 | 401 | 178 | 538 | 353 | 149 | 328 | 557 | 390 | 3282 | 6756 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 499 | 411 | 181 | 530 | 341 | 374 | 173 | 376 | 3281 | 388 | 372 | 178 | 538 | 353 | 149 | 328 | 529 | 355 | 3190 | 6471 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 489 | 399 | 146 | 475 | 297 | 368 | 160 | 366 | 3047 | 331 | 360 | 158 | 482 | 313 | 127 | 289 | 517 | 343 | 2920 | 5967 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Esplanade Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 39 days 55 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Esplanade Golf & Country Club hole by hole data. Contains 39 practice days and 34 unique drills.
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Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Esplanade Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
Esplanade Golf & Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6362 yards. The back tees extend to 6756.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.3 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.
At a full length of 6756.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6756.0 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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