Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Guilford Lakes Golf Course

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Guilford, CT, United States

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Total Programs

20 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

102

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+4 more

Guilford Lakes Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Guilford 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

Distance Control 28%Scoring 24%Accuracy 18%Precision 14%Dispersion 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.

14.6

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

29.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Guilford Lakes Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

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.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery

Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Guilford Lakes Golf Course.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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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

200 N Madison Rd, Guilford, CT 06437, USA

Course Description

Guilford Lakes Golf Course is an 9-hole municipal executive golf course located in Guilford, Connecticut. Known as Guilford's 'Little Augusta,' the course emphasizes playability and good conditioning, with a par of 27 across 1,395 yards. The facility offers USGA GHIN handicap services, lessons and clinics through a local golf pro, and has a public, dress-code conscious environment. It is designed by Al Zikorus and serves golfers seeking a short, enjoyable round near the Connecticut shoreline.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Al & Mike Zikorus

Opened

1928

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.4(67 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 Guilford Lakes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par three tests where tee precision faces constant pressure from yardage variety and handicap spread, raising bogey risks on tougher sections.

Blue/White Tee

Gender: MalePar 542484 yards2271 metersCR 52.0Bogey 65.1Slope 71

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 26.4 · BR 33.1 · Slope 72

Back Nine · CR 25.6 · BR 32.0 · Slope 69

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	27	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	27	54
Handicap	11	13	5	9	17	1	3	15	7	—	12	14	6	10	18	2	4	16	8	—	—
Yardage	151	123	145	140	119	220	171	88	162	1319	135	111	130	122	105	180	155	79	148	1165	2484

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Guilford 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 profile

Sink All Long Putts

60% match

For Blue/White tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Sink All Short Putts

45% match

For Blue/White tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Save Par from Fringe

43% match

For Blue/White tees

Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Scoring42%

Accuracy24%

Aim14%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

49% match

For Blue/White tees

Control rollout, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills

Distance Control50%

Trajectory25%

Precision10%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Guilford Lakes Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Guilford Lakes Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

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Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

69% match

For Blue/White tees

Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP8 drills

Scoring30%

Trajectory19%

Precision18%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

63% match

For Blue/White tees

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

43% match

For Blue/White tees

See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

76% match

For Blue/White tees

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Control Distance

61% match

For Blue/White tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Sink All Long Putts

60% match

For Blue/White tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Avoid Three-Putts

57% match

For Blue/White tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Scoring20%

Distance Control19%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

76% match

For Blue/White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Distance Control25%

Accuracy14%

Scoring14%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

58% match

For Blue/White tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Pick Landing Spot

64% match

For Blue/White tees

Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Accuracy27%

Scoring22%

Alignment19%

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Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

59% match

For Blue/White tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills

Precision26%

Distance Control24%

Alignment14%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

56% match

For Blue/White tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim24%

Distance Control22%

Alignment18%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

61% match

For Blue/White tees

Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy28%

Alignment16%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

66% match

For Blue/White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills

Distance Control26%

Aim18%

Precision18%

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Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

50% match

For Blue/White tees

Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills

Accuracy33%

Scoring33%

Visualization15%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

60% match

For Blue/White tees

Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Precision32%

Distance Control29%

Aim13%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Guilford Lakes Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Guilford Lakes Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Guilford Lakes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Guilford Lakes Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 71.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 52.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Guilford Lakes Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2484 yards. The back tees extend to 2484.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Guilford Lakes Golf Course?

With a course rating of 52.0 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Guilford Lakes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 2484.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Guilford Lakes Golf Course 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 Guilford Lakes Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 71.0 and yardage reaching 2484.0 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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