50% match
For ARNOLD tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Distance Control26%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakewood National Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Commander Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Commander, 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Commander
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, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Commander.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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mmcclellan@theiconteam.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
17605 Lakewood National Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
2017
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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 Commander, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for ARNOLD
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated decision pressure on numerous par fours where tee shot placement sets up pars or triggers bogey risks, paired with long par fives that invite aggressive play but amplify scoring trouble on mistakes.
A
ARNOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726759 yards6180 metersCR 78.5Bogey 111.7Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.1 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 531 | 352 | 452 | 180 | 546 | 141 | 545 | 201 | 434 | 3382 | 405 | 456 | 225 | 298 | 390 | 531 | 127 | 396 | 549 | 3377 | 6759 |
K
KING Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727149 yards6537 metersCR 80.7Bogey 115.1Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 57.2 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 40.6 · BR 57.9 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 552 | 362 | 473 | 186 | 571 | 162 | 561 | 213 | 473 | 3553 | 437 | 483 | 255 | 317 | 400 | 562 | 152 | 419 | 571 | 3596 | 7149 |
N
NATIONAL Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726351 yards5807 metersCR 76.3Bogey 108.3Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 508 | 330 | 425 | 161 | 512 | 123 | 513 | 185 | 419 | 3176 | 382 | 436 | 209 | 283 | 377 | 514 | 119 | 320 | 535 | 3175 | 6351 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Commander
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 profile40% match
For ARNOLD tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started61% match
For ARNOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
39% match
For ARNOLD tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
12 Week Flagship Program for Commander
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Commander. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For ARNOLD tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim31%
Alignment13%
77% match
For ARNOLD tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
55% match
For ARNOLD tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy26%
Precision11%
76% match
For ARNOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
43% match
For ARNOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For ARNOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
63% match
For ARNOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
69% match
For ARNOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For ARNOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
49% match
For ARNOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For ARNOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
79% match
For ARNOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
65% match
For ARNOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment13%
Accuracy12%
64% match
For KING tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
50% match
For KING tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
69% match
For KING tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For KING tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
45% match
For KING tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Trajectory16%
Aim14%
62% match
For KING tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
55% match
For KING tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring23%
70% match
For KING tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
70% match
For KING tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision24%
Accuracy19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started65% match
For KING tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Scoring12%
58% match
For KING tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
67% match
For KING tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For KING tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For KING tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For NATIONAL tees
Chip through gate, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
53% match
For NATIONAL tees
Open up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy30%
Scoring16%
64% match
For NATIONAL tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment12%
67% match
For NATIONAL tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Trajectory12%
56% match
For NATIONAL tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP8 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision20%
Mechanics17%
41% match
For NATIONAL tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Scoring22%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For NATIONAL tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started72% match
For NATIONAL tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
71% match
For NATIONAL tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For NATIONAL tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Aim18%
76% match
For NATIONAL tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
66% match
For NATIONAL tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
65% match
For NATIONAL tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
74% match
For NATIONAL tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Aim13%
65% match
For NATIONAL tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For NATIONAL tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
36% match
For NATIONAL tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Commander
Get answers to common questions about playing Commander and what to expect.
How difficult is Commander for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Commander challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 146.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 80.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Commander?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6750 yards. The back tees extend to 7149.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Commander?
With a course rating of 80.7 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 Commander and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7149.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Commander and how should I play it?
Commander is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Commander strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 7149.0 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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