Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Lakeside Country Club.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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 Lakeside Country Club, 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 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Everything you need to know about Lakeside Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1201 Croxton Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
Lakeside Country Club offers a premier 9-hole golf experience with lush fairways and a scenic lakeside setting. The club hosts golf tournaments, social events, and dining options, including a lounge and bar, while also providing an outdoor pool and various member activities. It functions as a venue for weddings, fundraisers, and other special occasions, with catering and event services to create personalized experiences. Located in Bloomington, Illinois, the club emphasizes community, recreation, and hospitality for members and guests alike.
golf course • 9-hole golf • lakeside backdrop • golf tournaments • outdoor pool • weddings • event catering • lounge dining • bar and dining • membership club • holiday events • special events • game nights • bourbon tasting • master's party • fundraisers • venues • dining services • events venue
Holes
9
Par
32
Type
Parkland
Opened
1922
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Lakeside Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 41.4 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 154 | 356 | 240 | 305 | 356 | 276 | 185 | 280 | 141 | 2293 | 144 | 346 | 230 | 280 | 346 | 266 | 183 | 280 | 141 | 2216 | 4509 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 154 | 356 | 240 | 305 | 356 | 276 | 217 | 386 | 141 | 2431 | 144 | 346 | 230 | 280 | 346 | 266 | 183 | 386 | 182 | 2363 | 4794 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 154 | 356 | 240 | 305 | 356 | 276 | 217 | 386 | 141 | 2431 | 144 | 346 | 230 | 280 | 346 | 266 | 183 | 386 | 182 | 2363 | 4794 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakeside Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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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 profileSave par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakeside Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 61 days 83 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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakeside Country Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Lakeside Country Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 63.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4652 yards. The back tees extend to 4794.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 63.6 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 4794.0 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 114.0 and yardage reaching 4794.0 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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