67% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Monticello Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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 Monticello Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Monticello Golf Course, 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
17.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Monticello Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Monticello Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfprofessional@lmoa.org
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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
2507, 51 Bunker Blvd, Palmyra, VA 22963, USA
Course Description
Lake Monticello Golf is a public 18-hole golf course located in Palmyra, Virginia. The course was thoughtfully designed to utilize the rolling Piedmont landscape and is open to day visitors and year‑round members, with programs for junior and adult instruction, leagues, and private outings. The venue also features a driving range, a mobile app for daily course updates and tee times, and dining at Bunker Bistro. It has been recognized as a top public golf course in Virginia by GolfPass.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Buddy Loving/Algie Pulley
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(139 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 Monticello Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This compact layout repeatedly tests approach control on short par fours and reachable par fives, where front nine demands extra precision and back nine offers scoring openings amid bogey risks.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725610 yards5130 metersCR 67.7Bogey 90.2Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 311 | 124 | 322 | 501 | 320 | 477 | 180 | 348 | 2924 | 122 | 513 | 306 | 270 | 322 | 291 | 159 | 289 | 414 | 2686 | 5610 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 725950 yards5441 metersCR 69.3Bogey 93.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 315 | 141 | 322 | 508 | 357 | 521 | 188 | 348 | 3041 | 142 | 513 | 312 | 270 | 364 | 329 | 164 | 354 | 461 | 2909 | 5950 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725051 yards4619 metersCR 65.2Bogey 86.8Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 266 | 94 | 309 | 359 | 310 | 432 | 158 | 344 | 2613 | 107 | 476 | 256 | 262 | 276 | 287 | 126 | 259 | 389 | 2438 | 5051 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 725293 yards4840 metersCR 66.3Bogey 88.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.3 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | — | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 311 | 124 | 309 | 359 | 320 | 432 | 158 | 348 | 2702 | 122 | 476 | 306 | 270 | 322 | 291 | 126 | 289 | 389 | 2591 | 5293 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Monticello Golf Course
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For Silver tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim37%
Scoring30%
Alignment21%
53% match
For Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
33% match
For Silver tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lake Monticello Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Monticello Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started74% match
For Silver tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Silver tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision27%
Aim18%
69% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For Silver tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
67% match
For Silver tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
77% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
40% match
For Gold tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
47% match
For Gold tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
77% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
59% match
For Gold tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
80% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy13%
59% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control25%
Precision13%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Aim14%
38% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
68% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision25%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
67% match
For Red tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Alignment12%
43% match
For Orange tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
51% match
For Orange tees
See landing and roll, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
58% match
For Orange tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization21%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For Orange tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Monticello Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Monticello Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Monticello Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake Monticello Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Monticello Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5500 yards. The back tees extend to 5950.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Monticello Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.3 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 Monticello Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5950.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lake Monticello Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Monticello Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5950.0 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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