28% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Miami Lakes Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Miami Lakes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Miami Lakes Golf 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
18.5
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Miami Lakes Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Miami Lakes Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kenny.fill@donshulahotel.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
7601 Miami Lakes Dr, Hialeah, FL 33014, USA
Course Description
Miami Lakes Golf Club is a classic-style golf course located in Miami Lakes, Florida. The semi-private facility offers an 18-hole, par-72 championship layout originally designed in 1962 by Bill Watts and updated in 1998 by Kipp Schulties, with a driving range and pro shop on site. It serves both local members and visiting golfers, positioned conveniently between Miami and Fort Lauderdale with amenities that include practice facilities and reportedly a variety of golf experiences. The club markets events, memberships, and stay-and-play packages, highlighting its long-standing presence in the South Florida golf scene.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Watts/R-Kipp Schulties
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(2278 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 Miami Lakes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD/WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through precise irons on packed par fours and threes, while extended par fives create big scoring traps via top difficulty marks.This course delivers steady pressure through precise irons on packed par fours and threes, while extended par fives create big scoring traps via top difficulty marks.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726149 yards5623 metersCR 75.1Bogey 105.7Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.8 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 12 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 344 | 171 | 410 | 122 | 295 | 474 | 329 | 517 | 3049 | 354 | 372 | 475 | 200 | 383 | 309 | 476 | 149 | 382 | 3100 | 6149 |
G
GOLD/WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725877 yards5374 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.1Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 12 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 344 | 145 | 372 | 122 | 295 | 474 | 291 | 517 | 2900 | 354 | 355 | 445 | 177 | 330 | 309 | 476 | 149 | 382 | 2977 | 5877 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725626 yards5144 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.1Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 12 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 314 | 145 | 372 | 108 | 286 | 430 | 291 | 477 | 2763 | 345 | 355 | 445 | 177 | 330 | 299 | 442 | 137 | 333 | 2863 | 5626 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Miami Lakes Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Precision14%
68% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Miami Lakes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Miami Lakes Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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38% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
26% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision33%
Trajectory27%
36% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
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Get Started68% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Scoring13%
71% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
78% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
77% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision29%
Scoring14%
56% match
For GOLD/WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
Aim18%
28% match
For GOLD tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
52% match
For GOLD tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy35%
Aim10%
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Get Started69% match
For GOLD tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion24%
Scoring20%
43% match
For GOLD tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
41% match
For GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Precision18%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started74% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision18%
Aim15%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
28% match
For WHITE tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started51% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Miami Lakes Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Lakes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Miami Lakes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Miami Lakes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Miami Lakes Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Miami Lakes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5888 yards. The back tees extend to 6149.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Miami Lakes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.1 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 Miami Lakes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6149.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Miami Lakes Golf 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 Miami Lakes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6149.0 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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