Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake of The Woods

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Mahomet, Illinois, United States of America

Open Flagship Program Visit Club Website→

Total Programs

18 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Par 3 Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Par 3, 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 32%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Alignment 14%Precision 14%

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.

20.9

Average HCP

12.7

Minimum HCP

35.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Par 3

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Par 3.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

lakeshop@cdfpd.org

Giving lessons at Lake of The Woods? Get featured here.

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

405 North Lake of the Woods Road

Course Description

Lake of the Woods Golf Course is a historic 18-hole golf facility in Mahomet, Illinois, featuring a regulation 18-hole course with four sets of tees (ranging from about 5,000 to 6,500 yards), a 9-hole Par 3 course, driving range, and a fully stocked pro shop. The course, opened in 1951 and certified by Audubon International, emphasizes accessible play and outdoor recreation in Champaign County. It offers a mix of public tee times, lessons, club fittings, and event hosting, including golf outings and indoor simulators. The course is well-regarded in the Champaign County area as a longtime local favorite.

audubon international golf • par-72 course • driving range • pro shop • golf outings • footgolf • course rates • golf lessons • golf simulators • mahomet illinois golf • champagne county golf • public tee times • golf events • 18-hole golf course • 9-hole par 3 course • outings & events • tournament tee times • course photos • golf club fittings • golf course • golf leagues • outings • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert B. Harris

Opened

1954

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.4(201 reviews)

View on Google Maps

Lake of The Woods Social Media Presence

Facebook LinkedIn Official Website

Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Par 3

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.

Filter programs by category (select one)

Showing 18 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Sink All Short Putts

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Precision28%

Green Reading11%

View Program

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

View Program

Picture Perfect Roll

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy28%

Visualization27%

View Program

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Alignment36%

Distance Control24%

Scoring14%

View Program

11 Week Flagship Program for Par 3

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Par 3. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Open Flagship Program

Mobile app

Star this curriculum and sync to your phone

Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.

★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile

Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.

Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

View Program

Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

View Program

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

View Program

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started

Avoid Three-Putts

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Distance Control30%

Alignment26%

Aim10%

View Program

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills

Alignment28%

Scoring19%

Accuracy18%

View Program

Up-and-Down Contest

Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Scoring33%

Aim16%

Alignment16%

View Program

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring48%

Aim12%

Distance Control11%

View Program

Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control31%

Visualization20%

View Program

Control Driver Ball Flight

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

View Program

Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

View Program

Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

View Program

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

View Program

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills

Precision36%

Aim20%

Trajectory11%

View Program

Vary your targets and hit them every time

Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

View Program

2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Par 3

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Par 3

Get answers to common questions about playing Par 3 and what to expect.

How difficult is Par 3 for mid-handicap golfers?

Par 3 presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Par 3?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Par 3?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Par 3 and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Par 3 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 Par 3 strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

Nearby Courses