Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Ashton Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
West Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
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 West.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
4140 Ashton Club Drive
Course Description
Lake Ashton is a master-planned retirement community located in Central Florida, offering an active lifestyle with extensive amenities, design excellence, and affordable living on over 1,200 acres near Winter Haven and Lake Wales. The community features model homes, clubhouse activities, golf, fitness, and social opportunities aimed at active adults seeking a resort-style retirement in Florida. It positions itself as a gated, value-focused destination for retirement living in the heart of Central Florida between Tampa and Orlando.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
2007
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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 West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 44.8 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 198 | 283 | 97 | 224 | 353 | 295 | 98 | 313 | 270 | 2131 | 243 | 380 | 81 | 280 | 142 | 257 | 270 | 267 | 283 | 2203 | 4334 |
Blue/Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 42.5 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 198 | 214 | 97 | 190 | 353 | 286 | 98 | 242 | 220 | 1898 | 243 | 327 | 81 | 280 | 142 | 230 | 270 | 257 | 276 | 2106 | 4004 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 41.4 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 45.1 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 176 | 214 | 93 | 190 | 304 | 286 | 65 | 242 | 220 | 1790 | 232 | 327 | 73 | 263 | 123 | 230 | 261 | 257 | 276 | 2042 | 3832 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 220 | 313 | 132 | 252 | 350 | 300 | 119 | 313 | 300 | 2299 | 273 | 387 | 94 | 310 | 140 | 237 | 283 | 280 | 302 | 2306 | 4605 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileLeave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for West
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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
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
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSet sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at West
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 West
Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.
How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, West challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 66.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4218 yards. The back tees extend to 4605.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West?
With a course rating of 66.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is West and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4605.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is West 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 West strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 4605.0 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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