27% match
For Blue Tees tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakes Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Lakes Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakes Cc, 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 27%Scoring 20%Aim 18%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.
19.2
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakes Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakes Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
steven@thelakescountryclub.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
591 S Shore Dr, Southport, NC 28461, USA
Course Description
The Lakes Golf Club is a semi-private golf club located in Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina, just south of Wilmington. The club offers a Par 72 course with quality daily conditions and welcomes both members and guests, including options for memberships and outing events. It serves the Brunswick County area and promotes public golf rates, memberships, and events such as outings and tournaments. The venue is situated near Oak Island and the Atlantic coast, with easy access for regional golf enthusiasts.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Riccoboni
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(170 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 Lakes Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that demand tee-to-green precision, with par fives and threes adding risk on highly ranked tough holes where bogeys lurk from small errors.
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726688 yards6116 metersCR 72.5Bogey 96.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 9 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 184 | 538 | 380 | 487 | 177 | 415 | 342 | 424 | 3273 | 394 | 349 | 427 | 512 | 205 | 390 | 420 | 171 | 547 | 3415 | 6688 |
G
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725634 yards5152 metersCR 68.0Bogey 89.8Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 9 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 146 | 497 | 330 | 431 | 159 | 306 | 287 | 359 | 2789 | 317 | 305 | 328 | 464 | 127 | 327 | 366 | 147 | 464 | 2845 | 5634 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726368 yards5823 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 9 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 176 | 527 | 367 | 473 | 168 | 337 | 330 | 408 | 3102 | 381 | 339 | 380 | 504 | 197 | 373 | 400 | 159 | 533 | 3266 | 6368 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakes Cc
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 profile45% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Blue Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Accuracy15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lakes Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakes Cc. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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34% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Blue Tees tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
21% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision30%
Trajectory20%
40% match
For Blue Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion27%
70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim24%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
78% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Aim15%
60% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
65% match
For White Tees tees
Build putting confidence, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
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Get Started60% match
For White Tees tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
46% match
For White Tees tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
66% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim17%
Trajectory16%
16% match
For White Tees tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
45% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
45% match
For White Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Aim23%
63% match
For White Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
Accuracy26%
74% match
For White Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
61% match
For White Tees tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
63% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
57% match
For White Tees tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
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Get Started63% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control42%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy10%
69% match
For White Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
73% match
For White Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For Gold Tees tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
57% match
For Gold Tees tees
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Gold Tees tees
Match clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Gold Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Precision15%
63% match
For Gold Tees tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For Gold Tees tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
43% match
For Gold Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Gold Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim13%
Scoring11%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Gold Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold Tees tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
51% match
For Gold Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory16%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Gold Tees tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Gold Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Lakes Cc
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United States
North Carolina Series @ 7 Lakes GC
3/21/2026
Tournament
North Carolina Series @ 7 Lakes GC
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Open for registration
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TWIN LAKES 9 HOLE CLASSIC #1
7/7/2026
Tournament
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakes Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakes Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lakes Cc challenges consistency. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakes Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6161 yards. The back tees extend to 6688.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakes Cc?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Lakes Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6688.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Lakes Cc and how should I play it?
Lakes Cc 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 Lakes Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6688.0 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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