65% match
For III tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Marion Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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 Marion Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Marion 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 12%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Marion Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Marion Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
booking@santeecoopergolf.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
9069 SC-6, Santee, SC 29142, USA
Course Description
Lake Marion Golf Course is a historic golf facility in Santee, South Carolina, featuring Miniverde greens, pine-tree lined fairways, and lakeside scenery. Opened in 1978 and designed by Eddie Riccoboni, the course offers a fair but challenging layout with 47 sand bunkers and year-round greens in excellent condition. The property includes a large pro shop, a lighted driving range, and PGA-certified instruction, plus travel and lodging options nearby to accommodate golf vacations. Located in the heart of Santee, it serves both local players and visiting golfers seeking a enjoyable and affordable golfing experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Riccoboni
Opened
1978
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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 Marion Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for III
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course demands careful drive positioning on long par fives and fours where errors compound into bogeys especially up front. Solid irons and calm putting manage the steady scoring pressure across both nines.
I
I Tee
Gender: MalePar 726413 yards5864 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 488 | 158 | 427 | 561 | 332 | 177 | 410 | 322 | 387 | 3262 | 399 | 150 | 414 | 366 | 322 | 354 | 475 | 204 | 467 | 3151 | 6413 |
I
II Tee
Gender: MalePar 725998 yards5485 metersCR 69.3Bogey 92.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.7 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 145 | 378 | 534 | 301 | 164 | 372 | 302 | 369 | 3028 | 377 | 133 | 380 | 355 | 298 | 343 | 450 | 186 | 448 | 2970 | 5998 |
I
III Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725543 yards5069 metersCR 72.3Bogey 101.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 131 | 335 | 501 | 273 | 137 | 343 | 282 | 342 | 2770 | 352 | 127 | 352 | 335 | 261 | 320 | 436 | 167 | 423 | 2773 | 5543 |
I
IV Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724772 yards4364 metersCR 68.1Bogey 95.1Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 115 | 299 | 392 | 217 | 109 | 316 | 183 | 317 | 2319 | 287 | 119 | 311 | 304 | 231 | 267 | 407 | 150 | 377 | 2453 | 4772 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Marion 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 profile59% match
For III tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment22%
Aim16%
59% match
For III tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
34% match
For III tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lake Marion Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Marion 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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35% match
For III tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started52% match
For III tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For III tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For III tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
65% match
For III tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For III tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
58% match
For III tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
66% match
For III tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
66% match
For III tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For III tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For III tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
54% match
For III tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Visualization12%
63% match
For III tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
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Get Started52% match
For IV tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
76% match
For IV tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
77% match
For IV tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
66% match
For IV tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
59% match
For IV tees
Control long iron spin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
17% match
For IV tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
73% match
For IV tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
67% match
For IV tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
69% match
For IV tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For IV tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim26%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For IV tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment12%
62% match
For IV tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
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Get Started76% match
For IV tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Accuracy15%
78% match
For IV tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
56% match
For IV tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For IV tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
41% match
For II tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For II tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim17%
69% match
For II tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For II tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Trajectory12%
63% match
For II tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
64% match
For II tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For II tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For II tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
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Get Started53% match
For II tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For II tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
55% match
For II tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
58% match
For II tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For II tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
71% match
For II tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
48% match
For II tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
48% match
For I tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Marion Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Marion Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Marion Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake Marion Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Marion Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5592 yards. The back tees extend to 6413.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Marion Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Marion Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6413.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Lake Marion Golf Club and how should I play it?
Lake Marion Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Marion Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6413.0 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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