Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Monarch Bay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Tony Lema Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tony Lema, 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 Tony Lema
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tony Lema.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
13800 Neptune Drive
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Harbottle III, William F. Bell
Opened
2001
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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 Tony Lema, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 1 | — | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 386 | 404 | 174 | 514 | 390 | 207 | 350 | 403 | 3232 | 135 | 373 | 545 | 472 | 296 | 384 | 558 | 195 | 393 | 3351 | 6583 |
GREEN Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 363 | 337 | 137 | 458 | 354 | 151 | 302 | 371 | 2809 | 103 | 323 | 383 | 416 | 262 | 324 | 464 | 149 | 248 | 2672 | 5481 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 298 | 331 | 130 | 404 | 335 | 143 | 298 | 345 | 2571 | 98 | 319 | 377 | 388 | 254 | 317 | 458 | 106 | 242 | 2559 | 5130 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.2 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 374 | 377 | 161 | 481 | 362 | 180 | 333 | 387 | 3023 | 121 | 342 | 505 | 454 | 279 | 354 | 521 | 185 | 270 | 3031 | 6054 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tony Lema
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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% match to course practice profileSand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Tony Lema
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tony Lema. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Tony Lema
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 Tony Lema
Get answers to common questions about playing Tony Lema and what to expect.
How difficult is Tony Lema for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Tony Lema challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tony Lema?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5856 yards. The back tees extend to 6583.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tony Lema?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Tony Lema and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6583.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Tony Lema 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 Tony Lema strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6583.0 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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