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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%

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.

18.9
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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 Lochland Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

sshardelow@lochlandcc.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

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

Google Reviews

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4.7(87 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 Lochland Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue/White

Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on iron shots from par fours while par fives force layup choices amid high difficulty ratings. Back nine par fours heighten accuracy demands for steady scoring.
B

Black Tee

Gender: FemalePar 726589 yards6025 metersCR 77.7Bogey 109.6Slope 135

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.1 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.5 · Slope 139

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par543543534365434434453672
Handicap391115517113721214418161086
Yardage489406161485404200515187410325750036819042036518539438752333326589

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 profile
53% match
For Blue/White tees

Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Alignment19%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–34 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 73 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

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64% match
For Blue/White tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Blue/White tees

Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%

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65% match
For Blue/White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For Black tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Black tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Black tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion10%
65% match
For Black tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%

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53% match
For Black tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
27% match
For Blue tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
58% match
For Blue tees

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
70% match
For Blue tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Blue tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%

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77% match
For Blue tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control25%
Precision10%
65% match
For Blue tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
27% match
For White tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Lochland Country Club

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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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