Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Shore Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Taylorville, IL, United States

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

13 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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Lake Shore Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Shore 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

Scoring 35%Distance Control 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 12%

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.

20.8

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

34.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lake Shore Golf Course

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lake Shore Golf Course.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

1460 E 1000 North Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568, USA

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

William J. Spear

Opened

1968

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.6(93 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Shore 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 13 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization24%

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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Precision18%

Dispersion12%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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3-Wood Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Lake Shore Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Shore Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Short Game · Mixed

Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Keep Ball Near Hole

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control35%

Visualization22%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy30%

Aim9%

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Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

Visualize perfect mixed, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control33%

Visualization19%

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Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Scoring24%

Distance Control20%

Accuracy14%

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Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Aim35%

Precision15%

Scoring13%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills

Dispersion28%

Precision27%

Scoring22%

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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%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory21%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Shore 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 Shore Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Shore Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Lake Shore Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Lake Shore Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Shore Golf Course?

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 Lake Shore Golf Course?

With a course rating of 70 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 Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Lake Shore Golf Course 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 Golf Course 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.

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