Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakewood Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Lakewood, New Jersey, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Lakewood Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakewood, 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 27%Precision 25%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 13%Aim 12%

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.

17.3

Average HCP

9.6

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lakewood

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lakewood.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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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

145 Country Club Drive

Course Description

Lakewood Country Club operates a historic, public championship golf course in Lakewood, New Jersey. The club features an 18-hole, par-72 course with driving range, practice greens, and banquet facilities, offering golf, outings, dining at Maggie’s, and event hosting for tournaments and social gatherings. It emphasizes accessible golf for players of all levels and provides a comprehensive facility for both play and dining. Open to the public, it supports tee times and a range of recreational and social amenities in the Lakewood area.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Bendelow

Opened

1898

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Business Claimed

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakewood

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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Control Distance

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts

Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision29%

Aim16%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Aim20%

Distance Control16%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring23%

Accuracy19%

Distance Control18%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Lakewood

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakewood. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit the green with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Precision Short Irons

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Distance Control25%

Aim16%

Scoring14%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control20%

Aim17%

Precision17%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy35%

Precision9%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Aim25%

Alignment20%

Precision19%

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision33%

Dispersion24%

Scoring18%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics23%

Scoring21%

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Hit the green with the perfect arc

Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills

Mechanics30%

Trajectory28%

Precision19%

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Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP7 drills

Distance Control42%

Scoring26%

Trajectory13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Lakewood

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 Lakewood

Get answers to common questions about playing Lakewood and what to expect.

How difficult is Lakewood for mid-handicap golfers?

Lakewood is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakewood?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Lakewood?

With a course rating of 70 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 Lakewood and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Lakewood 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 Lakewood strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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