58% match
For BLUE tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hacienda Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Palms/Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palms/Lakes, 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 24%Precision 21%Aim 20%Scoring 19%Alignment 13%
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
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palms/Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palms/Lakes.
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
1200 North Morse Blvd
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Clifton, Ezell & Clifton
Opened
1991
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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 Palms/Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from short par fours needing exact irons while tougher par fives raise bogey risks on wayward drives and approaches.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725832 yards5333 metersCR 72.3Bogey 100.9Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 352 | 148 | 480 | 356 | 298 | 330 | 118 | 315 | 2873 | 410 | 378 | 130 | 304 | 395 | 374 | 350 | 147 | 471 | 2959 | 5832 |
F
FRIENDLY Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724001 yards3659 metersCR 61.9Bogey 84.8Slope 97
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 41.4 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 98
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 205 | 91 | 360 | 222 | 190 | 231 | 82 | 176 | 1884 | 312 | 282 | 87 | 185 | 265 | 272 | 244 | 110 | 360 | 2117 | 4001 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725195 yards4750 metersCR 68.7Bogey 95.5Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 277 | 131 | 436 | 320 | 252 | 302 | 105 | 296 | 2542 | 393 | 326 | 109 | 280 | 326 | 335 | 301 | 132 | 451 | 2653 | 5195 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palms/Lakes
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 profile79% match
For BLUE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Palms/Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palms/Lakes. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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22% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
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Get Started53% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim16%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Alignment12%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim16%
Dispersion10%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Control woods height, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision19%
Mechanics18%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision22%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Alignment25%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring33%
Visualization12%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control29%
Aim15%
42% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Aim13%
71% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Scoring11%
76% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
54% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
57% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
52% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
66% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Aim24%
Scoring24%
69% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
66% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Stop on a dime, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
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Get Started78% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Dispersion18%
74% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
58% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
72% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
54% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
74% match
For FRIENDLY tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control31%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palms/Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Palms/Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Palms/Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Palms/Lakes presents a demanding test. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palms/Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4916 yards. The back tees extend to 5832.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palms/Lakes?
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.
How long is Palms/Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5832.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Palms/Lakes 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 Palms/Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5832.0 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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