45% match
For II tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Falls at Blackhawk Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Lakeside Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 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 29%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Dispersion 15%Aim 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.
17.1
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakeside
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 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakeside.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
599 Blackhawk Club Drive
Course Description
Blackhawk Country Club is a full-service private club located in the East Bay area of Northern California, nestled within a luxurious residential community near Mt. Diablo. The club offers an exclusive membership experience, allowing members to enjoy equity in the club’s assets and access to reciprocal privileges at various private clubs across the country. The club features two championship golf courses, a state-of-the-art Fitness & Wellness Center, and a year-round aquatics program with a 25-yard pool. It also boasts a comprehensive racquet sports program with 18 tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts. Dining options include five venues across two clubhouses, providing a range of culinary experiences. Blackhawk Country Club hosts a variety of events for social and family gatherings, supported by a professional event team. Recognized as a Distinguished Club by BoardRoom Magazine, Blackhawk Country Club emphasizes recreation, social connection, and family-friendly activities, catering primarily to its members from the Blackhawk community and surrounding areas.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bruce Devlin/Graves Pascuzzo/Robert von Hagge
Opened
1981
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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 Lakeside, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for II
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated layup choices on long par fives amid high bogey risks from tough rankings, while long par threes press for exact tee carries into scoring zones. Front nine amps up the grind before back nine eases slightly on ratings.This layout demands careful par five management to dodge big numbers on marked tough stretches.
I
I Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726780 yards6200 metersCR 79.8Bogey 114.7Slope 148
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 41.2 · BR 58.9 · Slope 150
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.8 · Slope 146
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 338 | 582 | 206 | 468 | 395 | 206 | 407 | 543 | 3562 | 195 | 564 | 177 | 333 | 380 | 620 | 224 | 323 | 402 | 3218 | 6780 |
I
I / II Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726604 yards6039 metersCR 78.4Bogey 112.8Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.4 · BR 58.0 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.8 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 338 | 582 | 175 | 468 | 395 | 184 | 359 | 543 | 3461 | 172 | 564 | 177 | 333 | 380 | 620 | 207 | 323 | 367 | 3143 | 6604 |
I
II Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726357 yards5813 metersCR 77.3Bogey 111.2Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 57.2 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.0 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 312 | 573 | 175 | 439 | 387 | 184 | 359 | 534 | 3345 | 172 | 548 | 156 | 313 | 349 | 590 | 207 | 310 | 367 | 3012 | 6357 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for 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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For II tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For II tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For II tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lakeside
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakeside. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For II tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started64% match
For II tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
51% match
For II tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
39% match
For II tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For II tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
54% match
For II tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
69% match
For II tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For II tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For II tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
77% match
For II tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
84% match
For II tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim18%
74% match
For II tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
54% match
For I tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Aim11%
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Get Started69% match
For I tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
67% match
For I tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
19% match
For I tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
57% match
For I tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
68% match
For I tees
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For I tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
52% match
For I tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
74% match
For I tees
Pick line and commit, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
78% match
For I tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
63% match
For I tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Alignment12%
77% match
For I tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started70% match
For I tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
69% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Accuracy14%
74% match
For I tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
71% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim21%
Dispersion10%
69% match
For I tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
41% match
For I tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
67% match
For I tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For I tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For I tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For I tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
73% match
For I / II tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For I / II tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
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Get Started61% match
For I / II tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
Precision14%
70% match
For I / II tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For I / II tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Precision23%
Accuracy21%
62% match
For I / II tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
45% match
For I / II tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For I / II tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For I / II tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lakeside
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakeside and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakeside for mid-handicap golfers?
Lakeside presents a demanding test. The slope of 148.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 79.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakeside?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6568 yards. The back tees extend to 6780.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakeside?
With a course rating of 79.8 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 Lakeside and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6780.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Lakeside 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 Lakeside strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 6780.0 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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