Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Pepin Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Lake Pepin Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Pepin 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Pepin Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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 Pepin Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
70895 260th Ave, Lake City, MN 55041, USA
Course Description
Lake Pepin Golf Course is a family-owned golf venue in Lake City, Minnesota, perched above the Mississippi River Valley with views of Lake Pepin. The 6752-yard championship layout, designed by Gordon Emerson, features four tee boxes and offers scenic golf amid bluff country. The facility also hosts event spaces for weddings and gatherings, including a pavilion and clubhouse with multiple levels for venues and receptions. It operates seasons around Lake Pepin and hosts tournaments and leagues, serving both golf and event needs in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon Emerson
Opened
1997
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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 Pepin Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 103 | 317 | 335 | 459 | 313 | 121 | 458 | 337 | 2746 | 312 | 399 | 307 | 441 | 122 | 198 | 439 | 130 | 315 | 2663 | 5409 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 98 | 308 | 330 | 454 | 311 | 116 | 453 | 332 | 2698 | 307 | 342 | 298 | 436 | 117 | 175 | 434 | 125 | 310 | 2544 | 5242 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 52.6 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 131 | 331 | 396 | 524 | 370 | 166 | 500 | 368 | 3131 | 355 | 429 | 330 | 484 | 128 | 285 | 538 | 177 | 374 | 3100 | 6231 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Pepin 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Lake Pepin Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Pepin Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConsistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Pepin Golf Course
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 Lake Pepin Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Pepin Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Pepin Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake Pepin Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Pepin Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5736 yards. The back tees extend to 6231.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Pepin Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 Pepin Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6231.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lake Pepin 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 Pepin Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6231.0 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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