25% match
For Orange tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Garrisons Lake Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Garrisons Lake Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Garrisons Lake, 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 23%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
19.4
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Garrisons Lake
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Garrisons Lake.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jsmith@garrisonslakegolf.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
101 W Fairways Cir, Smyrna, DE 19977, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault/Brian Ault
Opened
1962
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⭐3.6(179 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 Garrisons Lake, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precision on short par fours and threes via accurate wedges and irons, while par fives tempt safe plays over risks. Back nine heightens bogey threats through tougher ratings and slopes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 723462 yards3166 metersCR 59.8Bogey 86.0Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 41.9 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 44.1 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 214 | 90 | 180 | 215 | 254 | 188 | 89 | 191 | 1682 | 189 | 125 | 330 | 212 | 67 | 184 | 196 | 271 | 206 | 1780 | 3462 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724220 yards3859 metersCR 63.8Bogey 90.8Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 44.2 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 233 | 120 | 283 | 251 | 315 | 221 | 94 | 242 | 2086 | 238 | 145 | 370 | 262 | 73 | 232 | 223 | 321 | 270 | 2134 | 4220 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725046 yards4614 metersCR 68.3Bogey 97.0Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 278 | 125 | 289 | 319 | 380 | 266 | 129 | 254 | 2463 | 318 | 150 | 375 | 301 | 124 | 320 | 272 | 449 | 274 | 2583 | 5046 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725672 yards5186 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.6Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 353 | 130 | 294 | 350 | 426 | 328 | 129 | 330 | 2768 | 323 | 155 | 416 | 356 | 160 | 325 | 342 | 454 | 373 | 2904 | 5672 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Garrisons Lake
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Orange tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
51% match
For Orange tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
15% match
For Orange tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
14 Week Flagship Program for Garrisons Lake
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Garrisons Lake. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For Orange tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started76% match
For Orange tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Precision13%
71% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
54% match
For Orange tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Orange tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Precision16%
62% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Orange tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
70% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy13%
Aim12%
44% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy21%
Aim18%
39% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
35% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
46% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
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Get Started81% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring22%
Precision14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision20%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
78% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Precision13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Precision24%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Accuracy15%
33% match
For Green tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
45% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Alignment33%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Garrisons Lake
Get answers to common questions about playing Garrisons Lake and what to expect.
How difficult is Garrisons Lake for mid-handicap golfers?
Garrisons Lake presents a demanding test. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Garrisons Lake?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4567 yards. The back tees extend to 5672.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Garrisons Lake?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Garrisons Lake and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5672.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Garrisons Lake 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 Garrisons Lake strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5672.0 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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