51% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakes Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
North/East Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North/East, 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North/East
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop 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 | 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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North/East.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
161 Old Ranch Road
Course Description
The Lakes Country Club is privately gated affordable luxurious living golf and country club located in Palm Desert, CA. With golf, dining, racquet club, spa and sports amenities, as a Member-owned Club, we are professionally managed and dedicated to creating an ideal community. Recreation is central to The Lakes with golf at the heart. Our 27-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course features shade trees, towering palms and challenging water features on 25 holes. Our 15 championship tennis courts include 8 lighted, 9 Pickleball, 2 paddle , 2 clay and a lavishly landscaped stadium seating center court. 44 swimming pools and spas ensure that a refreshing dip or relaxing soak are steps from home. All homes feature a stunning lake or golf course view and share 380 park-like acres dotted with lakes, fountains and waterfalls. A state-of-the-art fitness center, spa and library invite physical, emotional and mental well being. Our 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse includes dining and lounge venues, a pro shop and a spectacular view of the Santa Rosa Mountains.To inquire on a golf membership, please contact Alisa Ramirez at 760.568.4321 Ext. 152.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson Sr.
Opened
1983
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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 North/East, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron placement on short par fours and par threes where drive quality sets up easy looks or tough recoveries, while par fives tempt aggressive plays amid firm overall scoring opposition.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726022 yards5507 metersCR 74.6Bogey 107.5Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.6 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 502 | 359 | 347 | 136 | 324 | 341 | 486 | 404 | 141 | 3040 | 462 | 342 | 150 | 356 | 321 | 537 | 144 | 297 | 373 | 2982 | 6022 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725637 yards5154 metersCR 72.8Bogey 104.7Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.4 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 324 | 330 | 120 | 324 | 341 | 466 | 332 | 133 | 2814 | 462 | 317 | 140 | 342 | 321 | 471 | 125 | 297 | 348 | 2823 | 5637 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725385 yards4924 metersCR 71.4Bogey 102.9Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.6 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.3 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 324 | 300 | 113 | 286 | 319 | 466 | 332 | 128 | 2712 | 416 | 317 | 117 | 324 | 292 | 471 | 110 | 278 | 348 | 2673 | 5385 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North/East
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 profile80% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Aim16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For Gold tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for North/East
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North/East. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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77% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
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Get Started34% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%
72% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
73% match
For Silver tees
Challenge limits, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started65% match
For Silver tees
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
67% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
37% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For Silver tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
61% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
79% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
56% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Trajectory19%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Silver tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
78% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
Precision14%
57% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started70% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Silver tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
62% match
For Green tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
41% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For Green tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment17%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Green tees
Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For Green tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
48% match
For Green tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
43% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
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Get Started65% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
70% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North/East
Get answers to common questions about playing North/East and what to expect.
How difficult is North/East for mid-handicap golfers?
North/East is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North/East?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5704 yards. The back tees extend to 6022.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North/East?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 North/East and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6022.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is North/East and how should I play it?
North/East 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 North/East strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6022.0 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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