39% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakewood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Lakewood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakewood 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 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.
18
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakewood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Lakewood Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@lakewoodgolfmaine.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
803 Lakewood Rd, Madison, ME 04950, USA
Course Description
Lakewood Golf Course is an 18-hole par-72 golf course located on Route 201 in Madison, Maine, in the Kennebec Valley. The course, established in the 1920s with a back nine redesigned in 1995, offers a mix of classic links-style holes and parkland terrain with scenic mountain views. It provides tee times, rates, and event hosting, and features additional Nordic skiing and snowshoe trails in the winter through the surrounding woods. The club is connected with local community initiatives such as the Jim Browne Foundation and hosts tournaments, weddings, and other events in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phil Wogan/Alex Chisolm
Opened
1925
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(83 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 Lakewood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:Players face constant par four decisions testing drive and iron precision, with back nine raising length risks that boost bogey chances on key stretches.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726279 yards5742 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 456 | 173 | 484 | 288 | 146 | 336 | 395 | 507 | 3144 | 122 | 351 | 606 | 416 | 369 | 346 | 391 | 375 | 159 | 3135 | 6279 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725667 yards5182 metersCR 67.5Bogey 90.1Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.8 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 417 | 161 | 474 | 280 | 136 | 322 | 385 | 491 | 3001 | 106 | 329 | 540 | 354 | 298 | 314 | 292 | 330 | 103 | 2666 | 5667 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726022 yards5507 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.4Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 9 | — | 16 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 436 | 167 | 479 | 284 | 141 | 328 | 390 | 499 | 3071 | 114 | 340 | 579 | 398 | 357 | 324 | 350 | 368 | 121 | 2951 | 6022 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakewood 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lakewood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakewood 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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29% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring32%
Alignment26%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control11%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Aim17%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Aim16%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Visualization12%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion16%
Precision13%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy33%
Visualization11%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
40% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Accuracy12%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Scoring13%
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Get Started78% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision18%
Alignment11%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
40% match
For GOLD tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment24%
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Get Started74% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Accuracy34%
Scoring23%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lakewood Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakewood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakewood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lakewood Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakewood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5973 yards. The back tees extend to 6279.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakewood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.3 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 Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6279.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lakewood Golf Course 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 Lakewood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6279.0 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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