Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakeside Park Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Lakeside Park Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakeside Park 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.
Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakeside Park Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakeside Park Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@lakesideparkclub.com
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Facilities
Location
1700 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228, USA
Course Description
Lakeside Park Club is a private members club in Richmond, Virginia, offering a historic, year‑round social and recreational experience. Members enjoy a Donald Ross golf course dating from the 1920s, as well as clay tennis courts, a lakeside pool, and dining experiences in a clubhouse setting. The club emphasizes community, relationships, and a sense of belonging, restored by its storied history since 1896. Located at 1700 Lakeside Ave, the club highlights its heritage and southern hospitality within the Richmond area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1930
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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 Park Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Park/Lake
Ginter Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 173 | 328 | 295 | 284 | 131 | 315 | 483 | 303 | 2627 | 278 | 243 | 127 | 351 | 408 | 106 | 264 | 277 | 451 | 2505 | 5132 |
Park Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 192 | 375 | 404 | 298 | 146 | 329 | 517 | 420 | 3086 | 302 | 330 | 139 | 412 | 456 | 135 | 335 | 358 | 476 | 2943 | 6029 |
Park/Lake Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 184 | 375 | 355 | 298 | 146 | 329 | 517 | 391 | 2972 | 302 | 330 | 133 | 351 | 456 | 120 | 335 | 358 | 464 | 2849 | 5821 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakeside Park Club
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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Lakeside Park Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakeside Park Club. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lakeside Park Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside Park Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakeside Park Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakeside Park Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Lakeside Park Club presents a demanding test. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakeside Park Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5580 yards. The back tees extend to 6029.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakeside Park Club?
With a course rating of 75.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lakeside Park Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6029.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lakeside Park Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Lakeside Park Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6029.0 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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