Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lochland Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Lochland Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lochland Country Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lochland Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 Lochland Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
sshardelow@lochlandcc.com
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Facilities
Location
601 W Lochland Rd, Hastings, NE 68901, USA
Course Description
Since 1962, Lochland Country Club has been supporting the Hastings, Neb. area with outstanding recreational and social opportunities. Dues-paying members enjoy access to our outstanding 18-hole golf course with practice facilities, fine dining in our beautiful clubhouse, pool facilities, tennis courts, and special events. Although a private club, guests are able to benefit from amenities on occasion.
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Gill
Opened
1962
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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 Lochland Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 489 | 406 | 161 | 485 | 404 | 200 | 515 | 187 | 410 | 3257 | 500 | 368 | 190 | 420 | 365 | 185 | 394 | 387 | 523 | 3332 | 6589 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 347 | 143 | 440 | 350 | 150 | 485 | 160 | 365 | 2900 | 472 | 316 | 158 | 374 | 340 | 158 | 351 | 367 | 507 | 3043 | 5943 |
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 347 | 143 | 440 | 290 | 115 | 485 | 160 | 332 | 2772 | 472 | 316 | 127 | 374 | 340 | 125 | 294 | 367 | 507 | 2922 | 5694 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 406 | 133 | 401 | 290 | 115 | 438 | 127 | 332 | 2566 | 361 | 273 | 127 | 401 | 227 | 125 | 294 | 272 | 451 | 2531 | 5097 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lochland Country Club
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profilePick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
9 Week Flagship Program for Lochland Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lochland Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSet a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lochland Country Club
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 Lochland Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lochland Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lochland Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lochland Country Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lochland Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5843 yards. The back tees extend to 6589.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lochland Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.7 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 Lochland Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6589.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Lochland Country Club and how should I play it?
Lochland Country Club 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 Lochland Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6589.0 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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