Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Shore Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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 Shore Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Shore Country Club, 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 Shore Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Shore Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
membership@lakeshorecountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
1255 Sheridan Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, USA
Course Description
Lake Shore Country Club, a staple of Erie since 1929. Originally known as a private golf club, Lake Shore has grown into a full-service golf and social club that features a lakeside swimming pool, six tennis courts, fitness center, fine and casual dining, and full service banquet and event facilities in addition to our 18-hole championship golf course.Known as Erie's Family-Friendly Club, Lake Shore hosts year-round social and family events for a wide range of audiences and interests.Lake Shore offers Golf and Social memberships for individuals, families, young professionals, and organizations. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member or hosting an event at Lake Shore, please contact us today and we will be happy to help you.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1909
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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 Shore Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 335 | 351 | 297 | 385 | 151 | 438 | 173 | 480 | 3012 | 321 | 184 | 307 | 498 | 115 | 322 | 407 | 305 | 423 | 2882 | 5894 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 335 | 297 | 297 | 329 | 118 | 438 | 169 | 457 | 2842 | 321 | 182 | 307 | 439 | 93 | 322 | 407 | 305 | 419 | 2795 | 5637 |
White/Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 335 | 240 | 297 | 267 | 118 | 438 | 169 | 457 | 2723 | 289 | 182 | 263 | 365 | 93 | 275 | 380 | 305 | 419 | 2571 | 5294 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Shore Country Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Lake Shore Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Shore Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChallenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Lake Shore Country Club
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 Shore Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Shore Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Shore Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lake Shore Country Club challenges consistency. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Shore Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5594 yards. The back tees extend to 5894.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Shore Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Shore Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5894.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lake Shore Country Club 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 Shore Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 5894.0 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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