57% match
For Yellow tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakeside Municipal Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Lakeside Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakeside Municipal 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%Aim 20%Precision 16%Alignment 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.
19.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakeside Municipal Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
lakesidegolfcourse@frontiernet.net
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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
1417 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA
Course Description
Fort Dodge is a community of 26,000 people located in Webster County with a population of 39,000. Located just 90 miles northwest of Des Moines, Fort Dodge is a friendly community nestled in the rolling hills of the Des Moines River Valley. Fort Dodge is the county seat for Webster County & a major commercial center for North Central & Northwest Iowa. We are dedicated to working in partnership with the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, local businesses, & citizens to enhance our quality of life. Together we have made great strides within our infrastructure, retail, recreational & educational opportunities. We encourage you to dodge the ordinary with us. I-35 to Highway 20 West then 30 minutes to adventure.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1970
Google 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 Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on precise irons from short par fours and recoveries around greens, with front nine toughness raising early score risk over the full round.This course puts repeating pressure on precise irons from short par fours and recoveries around greens, with front nine toughness raising early score risk over the full round.
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725540 yards5066 metersCR 67.2Bogey 87.5Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.7 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 42.8 · Slope 106
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 14 | — | 17 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 183 | 327 | 344 | 472 | 369 | 467 | 366 | 143 | 2991 | 414 | 330 | 338 | 269 | 154 | 208 | 268 | 116 | 452 | 2549 | 5540 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725221 yards4774 metersCR 70.1Bogey 97.2Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 17 | — | 7 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 143 | 327 | 344 | 400 | 288 | 467 | 366 | 120 | 2775 | 414 | 257 | 308 | 269 | 154 | 208 | 268 | 116 | 452 | 2446 | 5221 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725540 yards5066 metersCR 72.0Bogey 99.7Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.8 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 17 | — | 7 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 183 | 327 | 344 | 472 | 369 | 467 | 366 | 143 | 2991 | 414 | 330 | 338 | 269 | 154 | 208 | 268 | 116 | 452 | 2549 | 5540 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakeside Municipal 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Aim17%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min30 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Scoring22%
Aim11%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lakeside Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakeside Municipal Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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49% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring28%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment21%
Distance Control12%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Dispersion13%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring11%
45% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring23%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
47% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
50% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision22%
Scoring21%
80% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
88% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Alignment15%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakeside Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakeside Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lakeside Municipal Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5380 yards. The back tees extend to 5540.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Lakeside Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5540.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lakeside Municipal Golf Course 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 Lakeside Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5540.0 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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