59% match
For White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Gaston Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Lake Gaston Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Gaston Golf 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 27%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Gaston Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Gaston Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
fun@playlggc.com
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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
890 Baird Rd, Gasburg, VA 23857, USA
Course Description
Lake Gaston Golf Club is a premier 18-hole golf course located in Gasburg, Virginia, serving Southside Virginia. The club features a variety of holes set in wooded countryside with greens described as new and well-maintained, offering tee times and golf experiences for visitors and members. Situated about 17 miles from I-95 and I-85, the course emphasizes golf recreation, packages that include green fees and cart rental, and a welcoming atmosphere for rounds in beautiful South-central Virginia.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Hindricks
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
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⭐3.9(86 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 Lake Gaston Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision repeatedly with short approaches on par fours and threes plus par fives that tempt aggression but spike bogey risks on errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735884 yards5380 metersCR 72.9Bogey 102.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 446 | 329 | 562 | 153 | 270 | 274 | 399 | 158 | 2973 | 460 | 327 | 165 | 402 | 97 | 356 | 280 | 341 | 483 | 2911 | 5884 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715117 yards4679 metersCR 68.7Bogey 96.3Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 387 | 296 | 458 | 142 | 252 | 268 | 278 | 139 | 2543 | 420 | 266 | 146 | 341 | 94 | 305 | 273 | 292 | 437 | 2574 | 5117 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684617 yards4222 metersCR 65.8Bogey 92.0Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.0 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 348 | 260 | 456 | 123 | 242 | 215 | 277 | 104 | 2330 | 341 | 263 | 121 | 317 | 79 | 265 | 201 | 293 | 407 | 2287 | 4617 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725582 yards5104 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.3Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 402 | 316 | 556 | 142 | 252 | 268 | 328 | 139 | 2774 | 440 | 316 | 146 | 389 | 94 | 345 | 273 | 328 | 477 | 2808 | 5582 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Gaston Golf 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 profile55% match
For White tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
52% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
52% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control36%
Visualization24%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lake Gaston Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Gaston Golf 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For White tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
76% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy15%
Precision14%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision26%
Trajectory10%
56% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
56% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion28%
Aim22%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Precision10%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
47% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control11%
81% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
63% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Aim14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Dispersion23%
Precision20%
85% match
For Gold tees
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
56% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min11 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring30%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy22%
Aim10%
68% match
For Gold 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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Get Started41% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
49% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Aim28%
Scoring26%
53% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy29%
Alignment24%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
54% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring28%
Aim20%
61% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring30%
Visualization13%
47% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Aim13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Gaston Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Gaston Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Gaston Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Gaston Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake Gaston Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Gaston Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5250 yards. The back tees extend to 5884.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Gaston Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 Lake Gaston Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5884.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lake Gaston Golf Club 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 Lake Gaston Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5884.0 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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