51% match
For Black tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake James Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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 James Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake James Gc, 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 21%Precision 20%Aim 17%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.
17.8
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake James Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake James Gc.
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
1575 W 275 N, Angola, IN 46703, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Beard
Opened
1978
Google Reviews
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⭐4.2(78 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 James Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron precision into par fours and threes plus layup choices on beefy par fives where back-nine play heightens bogey dangers.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726638 yards6070 metersCR 72.7Bogey 97.5Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 400 | 380 | 156 | 535 | 182 | 465 | 411 | 221 | 3225 | 418 | 150 | 535 | 210 | 433 | 380 | 400 | 387 | 500 | 3413 | 6638 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726306 yards5766 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 394 | 370 | 148 | 525 | 170 | 453 | 363 | 213 | 3096 | 380 | 136 | 512 | 174 | 420 | 360 | 368 | 370 | 490 | 3210 | 6306 |
B
Blue/ White Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 725886 yards5382 metersCR 69.1Bogey 91.8Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 394 | 370 | 148 | 440 | 170 | 453 | 290 | 213 | 2913 | 315 | 136 | 495 | 174 | 325 | 300 | 368 | 370 | 490 | 2973 | 5886 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725189 yards4745 metersCR 65.4Bogey 86.7Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.8 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 322 | 350 | 130 | 430 | 140 | 353 | 283 | 200 | 2631 | 310 | 120 | 440 | 120 | 319 | 287 | 281 | 260 | 421 | 2558 | 5189 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake James Gc
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 profile61% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
79% match
For Black tees
Square up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
39% match
For Black tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Dispersion26%
Scoring18%
8 Week Flagship Program for Lake James Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake James Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 8 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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54% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Challenge limits, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim10%
76% match
For Black tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
58% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Precision19%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
39% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control12%
20% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
28% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
53% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Save par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
54% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
79% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
65% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
72% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Blue/ White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim24%
Accuracy22%
59% match
For Red tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake James Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake James Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake James Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake James Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake James Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5914 yards. The back tees extend to 6638.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake James Gc?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 James Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6638.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Lake James Gc 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 James Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6638.0 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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