52% match
For Blue Tees tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Marion Lake Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
212
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
Marion Lake Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Marion Lake 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 25%Distance Control 25%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Marion Lake Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Marion Lake Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gparker@marionlakeclub.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
2030 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
Course Description
Marion Lake Club is a semi-private golf club located near Lake James in Nebo, North Carolina. The club features a par-70 golf course noted for its scenic views of Linville Gorge and Shortoff Mountain, with Bermuda fairways and bent grass greens. It serves both members and the public, offering golfing amenities, tee times, and membership options throughout the year. The facility also hosts events and has a dining and social scene around Lake James.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Breedon
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(120 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 Marion Lake Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from reachable par fours where tee precision unlocks iron plays, but surprisingly tough short ones heighten mistake costs amid overall high difficulty ratings.This course plays like a precision grinder with par fours testing every full swing repeatedly.
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705797 yards5301 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 10 | — | 11 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 461 | 315 | 390 | 160 | 380 | 324 | 480 | 124 | 349 | 2983 | 394 | 148 | 335 | 371 | 323 | 334 | 329 | 181 | 399 | 2814 | 5797 |
R
Red Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704381 yards4006 metersCR 66.9Bogey 93.1Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 10 | — | 11 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 233 | 232 | 104 | 320 | 266 | 399 | 90 | 325 | 2363 | 356 | 98 | 278 | 214 | 196 | 215 | 198 | 133 | 330 | 2018 | 4381 |
S
Silver Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704816 yards4404 metersCR 69.5Bogey 97.3Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 10 | — | 11 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 286 | 297 | 128 | 333 | 276 | 417 | 98 | 330 | 2569 | 361 | 105 | 291 | 242 | 306 | 222 | 246 | 139 | 335 | 2247 | 4816 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705433 yards4968 metersCR 72.6Bogey 102.5Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 10 | — | 11 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 305 | 368 | 144 | 354 | 295 | 443 | 114 | 343 | 2799 | 382 | 112 | 291 | 357 | 317 | 327 | 321 | 164 | 363 | 2634 | 5433 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Marion Lake 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 profile74% match
For Blue Tees tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
Aim17%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Marion Lake Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Marion Lake Club. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Blue Tees tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Dispersion18%
Precision16%
40% match
For Blue Tees tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
80% match
For Blue Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Blue Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For Blue Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For Blue Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision13%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Aim13%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
61% match
For White Tees tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
69% match
For White Tees tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
44% match
For White Tees tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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For White Tees tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion17%
Precision13%
63% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For White Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision13%
Alignment12%
56% match
For White Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White Tees tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Trajectory14%
80% match
For White Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red Tees tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Red Tees tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started72% match
For Red Tees tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red Tees tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For Red Tees tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion26%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Red Tees tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Red Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
69% match
For Red Tees tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red Tees tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control16%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Red Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim22%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Red Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Red Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
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Get Started55% match
For Red Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Red Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy13%
63% match
For Silver Tees tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
73% match
For Silver Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
52% match
For Silver Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
82% match
For Silver Tees tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Marion Lake Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Marion Lake Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Marion Lake Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Marion Lake Club technically exacting. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Marion Lake Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5089 yards. The back tees extend to 5797.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Marion Lake Club?
With a course rating of 74.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Marion Lake Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5797.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Marion Lake Club 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 Marion Lake Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5797.0 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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