Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gator Lakes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Gator Lakes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gator Lakes Golf Course, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gator Lakes Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | 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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gator Lakes Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
gator.lakes@hurlburt.af.mil
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Facilities
Location
403 Walkup Way, Bldg. 91300, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544, United States
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1972
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for GOLD
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 148 | 478 | 330 | 499 | 374 | 172 | 344 | 374 | 3077 | 500 | 377 | 358 | 326 | 143 | 356 | 506 | 155 | 360 | 3081 | 6158 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 127 | 420 | 251 | 417 | 308 | 120 | 274 | 294 | 2516 | 399 | 303 | 299 | 288 | 128 | 323 | 429 | 107 | 295 | 2571 | 5087 |
ORANGE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 114 | 385 | 238 | 392 | 275 | 98 | 258 | 277 | 2327 | 383 | 292 | 270 | 248 | 98 | 286 | 387 | 93 | 278 | 2335 | 4662 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gator Lakes Golf Course
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 profileStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Gator Lakes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gator Lakes Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Gator Lakes Golf Course
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 Gator Lakes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gator Lakes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gator Lakes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Gator Lakes Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gator Lakes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5410 yards. The back tees extend to 6158.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gator Lakes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.8 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 Gator Lakes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6158.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Gator Lakes Golf Course 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 Gator Lakes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6158.0 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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