50% match
For Green tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Merced Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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 Merced Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Merced 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 22%Precision 19%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
16.6
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Merced Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Merced 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
2300 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015, USA
Course Description
Lake Merced Golf Club is a historic golf club nestled in Daly City, California, with a rich history and a vibrant community of members. The club offers championship golf, a welcoming atmosphere, and a range of amenities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister MacKenzie/Rees Jones/Robert Muir Graves/Steve Weisser/William Lock
Opened
1922
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(161 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 Merced Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests via abundant par fours needing iron reliability, plus par fives that reward position but sting mistakes especially on the tougher back nine.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726592 yards6028 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 385 | 160 | 407 | 396 | 497 | 431 | 180 | 510 | 3378 | 386 | 378 | 178 | 372 | 491 | 198 | 320 | 362 | 529 | 3214 | 6592 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726290 yards5752 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.2Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 368 | 145 | 393 | 376 | 478 | 408 | 155 | 493 | 3228 | 367 | 359 | 162 | 354 | 474 | 178 | 310 | 353 | 505 | 3062 | 6290 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726870 yards6282 metersCR 73.6Bogey 98.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 417 | 181 | 440 | 396 | 497 | 450 | 199 | 533 | 3540 | 386 | 413 | 195 | 372 | 491 | 216 | 333 | 376 | 548 | 3330 | 6870 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Merced 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 profile52% match
For Green tees
Focus on the target line, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Stroke11%
51% match
For Green tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy28%
Visualization13%
53% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Lake Merced Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Merced Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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50% match
For Green tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Scoring18%
Mechanics15%
66% match
For Green tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
55% match
For Green tees
Master touch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory16%
Aim15%
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Get Started56% match
For Green tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
71% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
80% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Precision15%
72% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Accuracy11%
35% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
50% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization21%
59% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment24%
Accuracy22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
47% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion29%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim28%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
45% match
For Black tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Black tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Scoring16%
Dispersion16%
54% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Merced Gc
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United States
97th NCGA Junior Championship
7/5/2026
Tournament
97th NCGA Junior Championship
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Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Merced Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Merced Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Merced Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lake Merced Gc challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Merced Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6580 yards. The back tees extend to 6870.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Merced Gc?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Merced Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6870.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Lake Merced 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 Merced Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6870.0 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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