29% match
For Gold tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakewood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
212
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
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 22%Precision 20%Aim 20%Accuracy 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.
15.8
Average HCP
8.3
Minimum HCP
28.7
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.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakewood Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
2800 Lakewood Dr, Phenix City, AL 36867, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Garl/John LaFoy
Opened
1962
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⭐3.8(223 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 Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from iron setups on par fours blended with long par three tests and reachable par fives, where tee decisions shape scoring risks on the hardest ranked holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726517 yards5959 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 515 | 188 | 408 | 352 | 375 | 333 | 188 | 521 | 331 | 3211 | 537 | 407 | 396 | 350 | 410 | 186 | 317 | 183 | 520 | 3306 | 6517 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725394 yards4932 metersCR 66.0Bogey 86.7Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 452 | 120 | 347 | 290 | 307 | 260 | 108 | 459 | 275 | 2618 | 474 | 357 | 347 | 279 | 359 | 128 | 246 | 121 | 465 | 2776 | 5394 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726000 yards5486 metersCR 68.2Bogey 91.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.8 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 152 | 385 | 322 | 347 | 303 | 156 | 490 | 300 | 2956 | 506 | 381 | 370 | 316 | 385 | 157 | 286 | 151 | 492 | 3044 | 6000 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725134 yards4695 metersCR 69.1Bogey 96.3Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 119 | 313 | 288 | 306 | 259 | 107 | 434 | 272 | 2519 | 437 | 333 | 316 | 275 | 335 | 123 | 245 | 117 | 434 | 2615 | 5134 |
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile29% match
For Gold tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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74% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
86% match
For Gold tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
72% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started65% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Short Putts
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
29% match
For Gold tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
29% match
For Gold tees
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
72% 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%
65% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started79% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control12%
54% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision26%
Alignment14%
38% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
51% match
For Blue tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
47% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
48% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy26%
Green Reading10%
63% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
35% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control25%
Scoring10%
72% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Aim17%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
79% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
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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?
Players often find Lakewood Golf Course technically exacting. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.0 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 5826 yards. The back tees extend to 6517.0 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 71.0 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 Lakewood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6517.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Lakewood 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 Lakewood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6517.0 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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