41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Padden Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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 Padden Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Padden 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
Distance Control 23%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Padden 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Padden Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mel@lakepaddengolf.com
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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
4882 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
Course Description
Lake Padden Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Bellingham, Washington. It offers a full municipal golf experience with tee times, a driving range, and various clubs and instruction programs, including junior camps and ladies clinics. The course hosts tournaments and events and features a nearby bar and grill, reflecting its community-centered operations. The facility also provides access to a golf app and social media channels for members and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roy Goss/Glen Proctor
Opened
1970
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(285 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 Padden Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where tee accuracy sets up reliable short approaches, pressured by long par fives needing position play and varied par threes sharpening irons. Back nine heightens scoring risks through tougher overall challenge.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726524 yards5966 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 382 | 383 | 171 | 502 | 218 | 509 | 351 | 366 | 3306 | 421 | 500 | 144 | 515 | 321 | 381 | 190 | 356 | 390 | 3218 | 6524 |
R
Red/Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725448 yards4982 metersCR 72.0Bogey 100.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 290 | 316 | 129 | 442 | 165 | 456 | 317 | 318 | 2761 | 342 | 424 | 127 | 455 | 287 | 315 | 127 | 292 | 318 | 2687 | 5448 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726107 yards5584 metersCR 75.1Bogey 106.1Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 331 | 360 | 159 | 483 | 193 | 497 | 340 | 358 | 3110 | 385 | 471 | 137 | 495 | 306 | 353 | 151 | 334 | 365 | 2997 | 6107 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Padden 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control22%
73% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lake Padden Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Padden 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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65% match
For White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment15%
Scoring11%
54% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Alignment13%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
52% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision26%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
18% match
For Red/Black tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For Red/Black tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Green Reading14%
69% match
For Red/Black tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control12%
69% match
For Red/Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Precision15%
64% match
For Red/Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim22%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For Red/Black tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Red/Black tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For Red/Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Red/Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
71% match
For Red/Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red/Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
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Get Started68% match
For Red/Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For Red/Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Red/Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Red/Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
50% match
For Red/Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Red/Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
58% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Precision16%
80% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
Precision15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
41% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Aim17%
51% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Aim15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Padden Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Padden Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Padden Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake Padden Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Padden Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5986 yards. The back tees extend to 6524.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Padden Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Padden Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6524.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Lake Padden Golf Course 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 Padden Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6524.0 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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