40% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakeshore Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Lakeshore Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakeshore 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.9
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakeshore Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakeshore Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
lakeshoregc@aol.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
1460 E 1000 North Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. M. Utley Sr.
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(93 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 Lakeshore Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests ball striking repeatedly with long par fours and fives pressuring tee power and accuracy, while par threes offer scoring windows if wedges land close. Bogey risks build on low-handicap holes where missed fairways lead to tough recoveries.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726778 yards6198 metersCR 72.3Bogey 95.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 545 | 415 | 170 | 435 | 515 | 370 | 205 | 375 | 3445 | 400 | 491 | 335 | 148 | 405 | 545 | 425 | 194 | 390 | 3333 | 6778 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725645 yards5162 metersCR 67.2Bogey 88.1Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.2 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 382 | 324 | 150 | 350 | 435 | 330 | 172 | 325 | 2798 | 341 | 460 | 291 | 121 | 358 | 415 | 376 | 145 | 340 | 2847 | 5645 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705645 yards5162 metersCR 72.1Bogey 100.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 382 | 324 | 150 | 350 | 435 | 330 | 172 | 325 | 2798 | 341 | 460 | 291 | 121 | 358 | 415 | 376 | 145 | 340 | 2847 | 5645 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705294 yards4841 metersCR 70.1Bogey 97.6Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 11 | — | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 360 | 294 | 140 | 350 | 390 | 305 | 124 | 300 | 2593 | 322 | 410 | 281 | 115 | 343 | 415 | 365 | 140 | 310 | 2701 | 5294 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakeshore 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control11%
77% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
39% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lakeshore Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakeshore 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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41% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision39%
Dispersion34%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Scoring12%
28% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Aim16%
58% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Aim17%
54% match
For Gold tees
Beat streaks, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy25%
Alignment9%
53% match
For Gold tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
39% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
49% match
For Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
83% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
84% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Accuracy19%
58% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy17%
Alignment9%
59% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
43% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics27%
Precision25%
36% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
40% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started76% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Aim13%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment30%
Aim26%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
49% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
50% match
For Gold tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
82% match
For Gold tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Aim17%
46% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
51% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeshore Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakeshore Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakeshore Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lakeshore Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakeshore Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6036 yards. The back tees extend to 6778.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakeshore Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.3 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lakeshore Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6778.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Lakeshore Golf Course and how should I play it?
Lakeshore Golf Course 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 Lakeshore Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6778.0 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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