Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakelands Golf Club

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Total Programs

28 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

120

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Lakelands Gc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakelands Gc, 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 28%Aim 19%Precision 19%Distance Control 18%Accuracy 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.

17.9

Average HCP

9.7

Minimum HCP

31.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lakelands Gc

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery

Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lakelands Gc.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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secretary@lakelandsgolfclub.com.au

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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

100 Lakelands Dr, Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia

Course Description

Lakelands Golf Club is a premier golf destination on the Gold Coast, home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature championship golf course renowned for its scenic layout and challenging play. The club offers course access, memberships, bookings, a restaurant, and event facilities in Merrimac, Queensland, Australia. It hosts club championships and a range of dining and corporate event options, emphasizing a high-standard golf experience for players of all levels. The facility includes a pro shop, driving range, and visitor-friendly amenities in the Gold Coast region.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jack Nicklaus

Opened

1996

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.5(423 reviews)

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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 Lakelands Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

40724, USGA, Black, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 727056 yards6452 metersCR 74.1Bogey 99.7Slope 138

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 135

Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.8 · Slope 141

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	4	4	36	4	5	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	36	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	425	537	173	417	547	186	377	372	397	3431	419	541	432	435	143	429	540	237	449	3625	7056

40724, USGA, Blue, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 726717 yards6142 metersCR 72.0Bogey 97.1Slope 136

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 135

Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 136

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	4	4	36	4	5	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	36	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	408	523	159	388	526	166	363	354	383	3270	405	526	413	420	128	409	515	206	425	3447	6717

40724, USGA, White, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 726361 yards5816 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.8Slope 132

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 136

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	4	4	36	4	5	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	36	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	387	505	140	358	505	149	340	338	363	3085	381	510	397	408	110	384	498	188	400	3276	6361

40724, USGA, Red, Women Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725819 yards5321 metersCR 73.3Bogey 103.6Slope 129

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 123

Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.2 · Slope 134

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	4	5	3	4	5	3	4	4	4	36	4	5	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	36	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	346	463	132	346	451	127	318	313	325	2821	351	477	351	371	97	339	483	171	358	2998	5819

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakelands Gc

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 28 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Hole Mid-Length Putts

28% match

For 40724, USGA, Black, Men tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Hit Every Long Putt

33% match

For 40724, USGA, Black, Men tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion30%

Distance Control28%

Accuracy23%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

72% match

For 40724, USGA, Black, Men tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring22%

Distance Control20%

Aim19%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

76% match

For 40724, USGA, Black, Men tees

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills

Precision22%

Distance Control21%

Aim15%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Lakelands Gc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakelands Gc. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

53% match

For 40724, USGA, Black, Men tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion30%

Precision23%

Scoring18%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

54% match

For 40724, USGA, Black, Men tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Save Par On Every Approach

67% match

For 40724, USGA, Black, Men tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Accuracy26%

Visualization12%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

41% match

For 40724, USGA, Black, Men tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Hole All 9 Ft Putts

65% match

For 40724, USGA, Red, Women tees

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim13%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

28% match

For 40724, USGA, Red, Women tees

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Sink All Short Putts

68% match

For 40724, USGA, Red, Women tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

69% match

For 40724, USGA, Red, Women tees

Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills

Alignment28%

Aim18%

Distance Control15%

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Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

74% match

For 40724, USGA, Red, Women tees

Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Aim33%

Precision21%

Distance Control15%

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Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

59% match

For 40724, USGA, Red, Women tees

Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring22%

Trajectory15%

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Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

60% match

For 40724, USGA, Red, Women tees

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

63% match

For 40724, USGA, Red, Women tees

Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Pace Putts To Hole

28% match

For 40724, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

56% match

For 40724, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Scoring42%

Accuracy22%

Alignment10%

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Visualize the perfect sand shot, then make it happen

43% match

For 40724, USGA, Blue, Men tees

See landing and roll, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy35%

Visualization25%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

19% match

For 40724, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

63% match

For 40724, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

28% match

For 40724, USGA, White, Men tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

69% match

For 40724, USGA, White, Men tees

Turn into par saves, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring24%

Accuracy14%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

68% match

For 40724, USGA, White, Men tees

Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Alignment32%

Scoring20%

Aim18%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

57% match

For 40724, USGA, White, Men tees

Get square for strike, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills

Alignment29%

Accuracy25%

Distance Control20%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

41% match

For 40724, USGA, White, Men tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

42% match

For 40724, USGA, White, Men tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision41%

Dispersion29%

Scoring15%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

71% match

For 40724, USGA, White, Men tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakelands Gc

Get answers to common questions about playing Lakelands Gc and what to expect.

How difficult is Lakelands Gc for mid-handicap golfers?

Lakelands Gc presents a demanding test. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakelands Gc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6438 yards. The back tees extend to 7056.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Lakelands Gc?

With a course rating of 74.1 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 Lakelands Gc and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 7056.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is Lakelands Gc 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 Lakelands Gc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7056.0 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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