Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lost Nation Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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 Nation Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lost Nation Golf Course, 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 Nation Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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 irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lost Nation Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mallen@willoughbyohio.com
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Facilities
Location
38890 Hodgson Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094, USA
Course Description
Lost Nation Golf Course is an 18-hole golf facility located in Willoughby, Ohio, featuring a 6500-yard layout with driving range, putting green, and snack bar. The course, designed by H.S. Colt and Harry Allison, offers a challenging layout with water hazards on multiple holes and a pro shop stocking Bridgestone and Titleist products. The site promotes easy tee-time booking via Club Caddie, an events calendar, and ancillary services such as a course scorecard, gallery, and a pro shop. Visitors can reach the club by phone and visit the location at 38890 Hodgson Road, Willoughby, OH, 44094, with additional information available through the site’s booking and contact pages.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
H.S. Colt/C.H. Alison
Opened
1928
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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 Nation Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 490 | 155 | 415 | 500 | 370 | 165 | 425 | 340 | 3230 | 450 | 350 | 160 | 400 | 360 | 440 | 175 | 345 | 500 | 3180 | 6410 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.0 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.6 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 475 | 140 | 400 | 485 | 355 | 145 | 385 | 325 | 3065 | 440 | 340 | 150 | 380 | 345 | 420 | 160 | 340 | 490 | 3065 | 6130 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 40.9 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.3 · Slope 102
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 400 | 130 | 355 | 400 | 315 | 140 | 340 | 255 | 2640 | 430 | 290 | 130 | 310 | 200 | 360 | 140 | 290 | 450 | 2600 | 5240 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lost Nation Golf Course
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 profileSink All Long Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Lost Nation Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lost Nation Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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 · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEscape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lost Nation Golf Course
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 Nation Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lost Nation Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lost Nation Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lost Nation Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 114.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lost Nation Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5825 yards. The back tees extend to 6410.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lost Nation Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Nation Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6410.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Lost Nation Golf Course and how should I play it?
Lost Nation Golf Course 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 Lost Nation Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6410.0 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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