Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Lake Merced Gc.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
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)
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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.
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)
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)
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)
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Everything you need to know about Lake Merced Gc.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Paige, George, and Sydney can help you get in shape for Lake Merced Gc.
Paige Angeles
Assistant Golf Professional
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George Brollier
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2300 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alister MacKenzie/Rees Jones/Robert Muir Graves/Steve Weisser/William Lock
Opened
1922
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Lake Merced Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Lake Merced Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Lake Merced Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileControl distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 55 days 75 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master touch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Merced Gc and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6870.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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.
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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