Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Menifee Lakes Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
The Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Lakes, 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 The Lakes
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 | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Lakes.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
29875 Menifee Lakes Drive
Course Description
Menifee Lakes Golf is a public 36-hole golf club in Menifee, California home to Ted Robinson-designed courses. The facility features multiple greens, bunkers, and a practice area, with a calendar of events and promotions for visitors and members. It operates under Bellows Golf Management and offers tee-time bookings, lessons, and event hosting at a location east of the I-215 with convenient access to the surrounding Riverside County area.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson Sr.
Opened
1990
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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 The Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 384 | 151 | 302 | 391 | 411 | 381 | 219 | 517 | 3158 | 331 | 390 | 511 | 201 | 399 | 507 | 413 | 146 | 472 | 3370 | 6528 |
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 358 | 151 | 302 | 367 | 383 | 355 | 219 | 517 | 3020 | 331 | 365 | 511 | 201 | 379 | 491 | 390 | 146 | 472 | 3286 | 6306 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 358 | 134 | 286 | 367 | 383 | 355 | 193 | 491 | 2935 | 310 | 365 | 485 | 183 | 379 | 491 | 390 | 128 | 447 | 3178 | 6113 |
White/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.7 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 326 | 134 | 286 | 315 | 344 | 355 | 151 | 491 | 2734 | 310 | 323 | 485 | 157 | 330 | 491 | 366 | 128 | 447 | 3037 | 5771 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Lakes
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 profileKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for The Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Lakes. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 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 26.0
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Save par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at The Lakes
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 The Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing The Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is The Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Lakes challenges consistency. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6150 yards. The back tees extend to 6528.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Lakes?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 The Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6528.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Lakes and how should I play it?
The Lakes 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 The Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6528.0 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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