56% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lely Resort Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
The Flamingo Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Flamingo, 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 28%Distance Control 27%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Alignment 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.
18.2
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Flamingo
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop 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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Flamingo.
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
7989 Grand Lely Dr, Naples, FL 34113, USA
Course Description
Lely Resort Golf & Country Club operates an award-winning 18-hole public golf course in Naples, Florida, offering tee times, amenities, and a premier golf experience. The Classics Country Club appears as a featured course within the resort, showcasing multiple courses including Mustang and Flamingo Island, with club life, membership, and event offerings. The facility highlights weddings, events, tournaments, and tours, emphasizing a full-service golf and country club environment in the Naples area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Player
Opened
1990
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(36 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 The Flamingo, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course serves up constant pressure from par fours needing spot-on irons and par fives tempting risks that turn into bogeys if drives falter, repeating across balanced tough nines.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 727095 yards6488 metersCR 75.3Bogey 101.2Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 497 | 199 | 420 | 210 | 387 | 398 | 553 | 421 | 3487 | 400 | 197 | 569 | 423 | 409 | 181 | 593 | 426 | 410 | 3608 | 7095 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725996 yards5483 metersCR 69.5Bogey 93.6Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 447 | 157 | 347 | 140 | 319 | 350 | 487 | 370 | 2984 | 330 | 117 | 512 | 356 | 339 | 122 | 515 | 364 | 357 | 3012 | 5996 |
W
WHITE/AQUA Tee
Gender: MalePar 725515 yards5043 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 447 | 157 | 302 | 140 | 319 | 328 | 445 | 330 | 2796 | 274 | 117 | 462 | 323 | 310 | 122 | 480 | 328 | 303 | 2719 | 5515 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Flamingo
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 profile56% match
For WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Control woods rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring26%
Accuracy26%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Flamingo
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Flamingo. 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
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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80% match
For WHITE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion37%
Precision21%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started84% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring21%
Aim11%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Precision17%
56% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
37% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started85% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
59% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
64% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
54% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring29%
Alignment28%
74% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring27%
Aim17%
49% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
79% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring18%
Accuracy13%
80% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
50% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE/AQUA tees
Vary landing spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Precision14%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy22%
Aim18%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Accuracy12%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
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Get Started64% match
For BLACK tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Flamingo
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Flamingo
Get answers to common questions about playing The Flamingo and what to expect.
How difficult is The Flamingo for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Flamingo challenges consistency. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Flamingo?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6305 yards. The back tees extend to 7095.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Flamingo?
With a course rating of 75.3 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 The Flamingo and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7095.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is The Flamingo 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 The Flamingo strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7095.0 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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