Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lost Marsh
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Lost Marsh Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lost Marsh, 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 Lost Marsh
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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 irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lost Marsh.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
lparducci@lostmarshgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
1001 129th St, Hammond, IN 46320, USA
Course Description
Lost Marsh Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Hammond, Indiana, just outside Chicago. The course blends links and parkland styles with scenic views of the city skyline and Lake George, offering a hybrid design that challenges both seasoned players and beginners. In addition to the golf course, the site features a driving range, pro shop, and an on-site restaurant, with amenities for outings and corporate events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2004
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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 Lost Marsh, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 189 | 474 | 510 | 266 | 402 | 460 | 180 | 445 | 3266 | 554 | 171 | 386 | 393 | 507 | 404 | 404 | 212 | 469 | 3500 | 6766 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.9 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 150 | 430 | 454 | 240 | 295 | 437 | 127 | 400 | 2845 | 498 | 150 | 357 | 365 | 417 | 357 | 325 | 138 | 407 | 3014 | 5859 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.4 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 125 | 292 | 345 | 200 | 275 | 420 | 108 | 380 | 2390 | 467 | 134 | 331 | 277 | 360 | 311 | 269 | 111 | 322 | 2582 | 4972 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lost Marsh
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Lost Marsh
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lost Marsh. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lost Marsh
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 Lost Marsh
Get answers to common questions about playing Lost Marsh and what to expect.
How difficult is Lost Marsh for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lost Marsh technically exacting. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lost Marsh?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5869 yards. The back tees extend to 6766.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lost Marsh?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Lost Marsh and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6766.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Lost Marsh and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Lost Marsh strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6766.0 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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