45% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Spanaway Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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 Spanaway Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Spanaway 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 29%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Dispersion 15%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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Spanaway 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 | Perpendicular 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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Spanaway Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
npike@kempersports.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
15602 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA
Course Description
Lake Spanaway Golf Course is a historic public golf course located in Tacoma, Washington. Designed by Arthur Vernon Macan and maintained by Pierce County, it offers a challenging yet fair layout with large greens and mature trees, suitable for players of all levels. The club provides tee time booking, a driving range, instruction, tournaments, youth programs, and a restaurant, along with events and memberships through its online portal.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Vernon Macan/Ken Tyson
Opened
1967
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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 Spanaway Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeating short approaches on par fours and threes that demand flawless wedges, while par fives ranked as hardest create outsized scoring risks through positioning choices.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725604 yards5124 metersCR 72.3Bogey 100.7Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.1 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 358 | 125 | 299 | 451 | 118 | 339 | 300 | 468 | 2776 | 406 | 336 | 347 | 454 | 110 | 358 | 329 | 148 | 340 | 2828 | 5604 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726278 yards5741 metersCR 76.0Bogey 106.4Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 407 | 144 | 358 | 476 | 164 | 359 | 363 | 502 | 3155 | 425 | 396 | 382 | 484 | 131 | 397 | 390 | 161 | 357 | 3123 | 6278 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725891 yards5387 metersCR 73.9Bogey 103.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 358 | 144 | 358 | 476 | 118 | 359 | 300 | 468 | 2963 | 425 | 336 | 347 | 484 | 131 | 358 | 329 | 161 | 357 | 2928 | 5891 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Spanaway 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For White/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
89% match
For White/Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring25%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For White/Gold tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lake Spanaway Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Spanaway 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started66% match
For White/Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For White/Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory30%
Scoring25%
73% match
For White/Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
37% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For White/Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Aim28%
Scoring21%
60% match
For White/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For White/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Precision15%
54% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For White/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
37% match
For White/Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
46% match
For Gold tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
52% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
80% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion17%
Precision14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion19%
Scoring13%
26% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control14%
Accuracy13%
86% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Precision12%
65% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment24%
Aim16%
74% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
78% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Aim32%
Dispersion18%
51% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy20%
Aim11%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
2026
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United States
Battle at Lake Spanaway
4/3/2026
Tournament
Battle at Lake Spanaway
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Spanaway Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Spanaway Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Spanaway Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lake Spanaway Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5941 yards. The back tees extend to 6278.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Spanaway Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 Spanaway Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6278.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Lake Spanaway Golf Course and how should I play it?
Lake Spanaway Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Spanaway Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6278.0 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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