Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Lake Waggoner Golf Course.
Total 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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Lake Waggoner Golf Course.
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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SD-73, Philip, SD 57567, USA
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Martin Johnson, Jr.
Opened
1991
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Lake Waggoner Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Lake Waggoner Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lake Waggoner Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Lake Waggoner Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileBuild putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 41 days 58 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Waggoner Golf Course and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 5999.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
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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