61% match
For White tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Of The Woods
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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 Of The Woods Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Of The Woods, 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 23%Aim 19%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Of The Woods
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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 | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Of The Woods.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
brant.crawford@como.gov
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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
6700 E St Charles Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, USA
Course Description
Golf Columbia operates two Columbia, Missouri golf facilities—L.A. Nickell Golf Course and Lake of the Woods Golf Course—providing tee times, events, lessons, and employment opportunities. The site references scheduling tee times, upcoming events, and course status information, indicating a focus on casual and competitive play as well as community engagement within the Columbia area. While the current site is undergoing changes, the organization remains tied to hosting golf experiences at its two courses in central Missouri.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1962
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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 Of The Woods, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated tee shot choices on shorter par fours where position sets up easy or risky approaches, while reachable par fives mix birdie chances with bogey traps on highly ranked tough holes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715952 yards5443 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 146 | 325 | 289 | 346 | 357 | 204 | 355 | 500 | 2905 | 150 | 492 | 338 | 429 | 350 | 284 | 490 | 148 | 366 | 3047 | 5952 |
C
Combo-W Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715282 yards4830 metersCR 71.1Bogey 100.6Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.5 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 146 | 237 | 289 | 346 | 313 | 204 | 355 | 373 | 2545 | 150 | 407 | 338 | 320 | 350 | 284 | 427 | 148 | 313 | 2737 | 5282 |
R
Red-W Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714767 yards4359 metersCR 67.9Bogey 96.5Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.2 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 123 | 237 | 216 | 255 | 313 | 132 | 272 | 373 | 2203 | 145 | 407 | 315 | 320 | 267 | 268 | 427 | 102 | 313 | 2564 | 4767 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Of The Woods
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
74% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lake Of The Woods
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Of The Woods. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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15% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
66% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Aim14%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
55% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
46% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision30%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Aim24%
Accuracy20%
28% match
For Red-W tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Red-W tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
78% match
For Red-W tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For Red-W tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Red-W tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Red-W tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Red-W tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Red-W tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red-W tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment11%
69% match
For Red-W tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red-W tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started60% match
For Red-W tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
81% match
For Red-W tees
Chip through gate, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Red-W tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For Red-W tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Combo-W tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
Aim16%
48% match
For Combo-W tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For Combo-W tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
73% match
For Combo-W tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring28%
Aim10%
66% match
For Combo-W tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Combo-W tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Combo-W tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Combo-W tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started68% match
For Combo-W tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Combo-W tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Combo-W tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
78% match
For Combo-W tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Of The Woods
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Of The Woods and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Of The Woods for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lake Of The Woods technically exacting. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Of The Woods?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5360 yards. The back tees extend to 5952.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Of The Woods?
With a course rating of 69.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lake Of The Woods and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5952.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lake Of The Woods 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 Of The Woods strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5952.0 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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