60% match
For Blue tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lafayette Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
228
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
Lafayette Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lafayette Club, 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 25%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lafayette Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lafayette Club.
Contact Information
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
2800 Northview Rd, Minnetonka Beach, MN 55361, USA
Course Description
Lafayette Club is a historically charming golf, racquet, and social club located on the Crystal Ball shore of Lake Minnetonka. Our beautiful Spanish Mission-style clubhouse is situated on 42 acres, offering a 9-hole lakeside golf course, multiple racquet sport courts, indoor and outdoor pools, dining facilities and a bar to enjoy a chef-inspired menu, patio, and boat docks.We are also a coveted banquet, meeting and wedding venue, celebrating our recent ‘Best of 2024 Waterfront Venue' Award by the readers of Minnesota Bride Magazine.If you're looking to enhance your lifestyle, or host a spectacular event, connect, relax, play and celebrate at the Lafayette Club!
private club • lakeside community • membership • events • weddings • golf course • fine dining • event venue • fitness center • family activities • lakefront • social gatherings • recreation
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1915
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(310 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 Lafayette Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par three iron tests mixed with speedy par four wedges that pressure spot-on accuracy to hold pars amid easy looks.No numbers unless essential
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 624296 yards3928 metersCR 62.0Bogey 82.4Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 41.2 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 41.2 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 181 | 308 | 360 | 237 | 160 | 180 | 210 | 170 | 342 | 2148 | 181 | 308 | 360 | 237 | 160 | 180 | 210 | 170 | 342 | 2148 | 4296 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 624140 yards3786 metersCR 61.6Bogey 81.7Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 41.1 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.6 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 181 | 308 | 360 | 237 | 160 | 180 | 210 | 170 | 342 | 2148 | 166 | 293 | 325 | 226 | 122 | 168 | 199 | 166 | 327 | 1992 | 4140 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 623984 yards3643 metersCR 61.2Bogey 81.2Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.6 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 166 | 293 | 325 | 226 | 122 | 168 | 199 | 166 | 327 | 1992 | 166 | 293 | 325 | 226 | 122 | 168 | 199 | 166 | 327 | 1992 | 3984 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 644140 yards3786 metersCR 64.4Bogey 89.1Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 45.2 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 43.9 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 181 | 308 | 360 | 237 | 160 | 180 | 210 | 170 | 342 | 2148 | 166 | 293 | 325 | 226 | 122 | 168 | 199 | 166 | 327 | 1992 | 4140 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lafayette Club
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 profile26% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lafayette Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lafayette Club. 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
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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18% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
46% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision30%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
33% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started85% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Aim21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Precision16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
71% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
Alignment13%
71% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Precision13%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Trajectory24%
Precision22%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
27% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision30%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Blue/White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For Blue/White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
75% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Scoring14%
52% match
For Blue/White tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Distance Control24%
Mechanics18%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
79% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
64% 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%
58% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
80% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
43% match
For Blue/White tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment17%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Blue/White tees
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
47% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
45% match
For Blue/White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion19%
Scoring18%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue/White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
43% match
For Blue/White tees
Control 9 Ft Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Lafayette Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lafayette Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lafayette Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lafayette Club technically exacting. The 110.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 62.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lafayette Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4140 yards. The back tees extend to 4296.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lafayette Club?
With a course rating of 62.0 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lafayette Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4296.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lafayette Club 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 Lafayette Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 4296.0 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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