64% match
For Blue tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Waggoner Golf Course
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Philip, SD, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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 Waggoner Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Waggoner 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 24%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Waggoner Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Waggoner 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
SD-73, Philip, SD 57567, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Martin Johnson, Jr.
Opened
1991
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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 Waggoner Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision on repeating par fours where misses spark bogey fights across balanced nines. Symmetric layout forces nonstop choices on tee shots and approaches with steady scoring risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725999 yards5485 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 495 | 139 | 374 | 353 | 345 | 501 | 129 | 352 | 259 | 2947 | 495 | 139 | 379 | 353 | 345 | 501 | 129 | 352 | 359 | 3052 | 5999 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705862 yards5360 metersCR 74.0Bogey 103.0Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 495 | 151 | 374 | 353 | 345 | 501 | 165 | 352 | 195 | 2931 | 495 | 151 | 374 | 353 | 345 | 501 | 165 | 352 | 195 | 2931 | 5862 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715679 yards5193 metersCR 73.1Bogey 101.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 129 | 332 | 318 | 336 | 455 | 117 | 342 | 252 | 2748 | 495 | 151 | 374 | 353 | 345 | 501 | 165 | 352 | 195 | 2931 | 5679 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Waggoner 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 profile47% match
For Blue tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
68% match
For Blue tees
Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lake Waggoner Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Waggoner 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≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started16% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save with mid irons, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
42% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
56% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Dispersion12%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Distance Control17%
82% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
49% match
For Blue tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
41% match
For Blue tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
51% match
For Blue tees
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring35%
Aim19%
40% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Precision22%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
36% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Alignment12%
58% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
55% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Alignment15%
52% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started28% match
For White/Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment17%
Aim14%
49% match
For White/Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Waggoner Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Waggoner Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Waggoner Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lake Waggoner Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Waggoner Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5839 yards. The back tees extend to 5999.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Waggoner Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lake Waggoner Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5999.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lake Waggoner 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 Waggoner Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5999.0 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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