71% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for MountainGate Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
South-Lake Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South-Lake, 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 22%Aim 18%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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South-Lake
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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
Pitch | 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
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South-Lake.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
membershipdirector@mtngatecc.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
12445 Mountaingate Drive
Course Description
Mountain Gate Country Club is a premiere private golf club in Los Angeles, California, offering 27 holes of magnificent golf, upscale conveniences, and exclusive privileges.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson
Opened
1981
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(339 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 South-Lake, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces ongoing precision from tees on key par fours and irons into frequent approaches, while par fives repeat layup or go-for-it choices with bogey traps lurking from high overall difficulty.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726355 yards5811 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 381 | 154 | 354 | 512 | 362 | 187 | 428 | 536 | 3305 | 513 | 383 | 150 | 325 | 519 | 134 | 452 | 194 | 380 | 3050 | 6355 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726808 yards6225 metersCR 74.0Bogey 99.0Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 396 | 173 | 391 | 532 | 413 | 200 | 448 | 565 | 3535 | 537 | 416 | 165 | 356 | 536 | 172 | 466 | 216 | 409 | 3273 | 6808 |
P
Players' Tee
Gender: MalePar 726220 yards5688 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.6Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 361 | 154 | 354 | 467 | 413 | 200 | 428 | 452 | 3246 | 486 | 383 | 165 | 356 | 457 | 134 | 466 | 194 | 333 | 2974 | 6220 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725622 yards5141 metersCR 68.0Bogey 90.4Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 361 | 96 | 264 | 467 | 328 | 167 | 378 | 452 | 2876 | 486 | 363 | 120 | 296 | 457 | 110 | 407 | 174 | 333 | 2746 | 5622 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South-Lake
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 profile37% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
12 Week Flagship Program for South-Lake
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South-Lake. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
51% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
40% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy12%
Aim12%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Accuracy14%
36% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
27% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
80% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Precision13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy22%
Aim10%
69% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
19% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
77% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring27%
Precision17%
72% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
48% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Scoring22%
Mechanics13%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy20%
Aim13%
60% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
73% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
61% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment18%
Aim15%
27% match
For Players' tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Players' tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
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Get Started73% match
For Players' tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Dispersion19%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
69% match
For Players' tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control12%
49% match
For Players' tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at South-Lake
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 South-Lake
Get answers to common questions about playing South-Lake and what to expect.
How difficult is South-Lake for mid-handicap golfers?
South-Lake is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South-Lake?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6215 yards. The back tees extend to 6808.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South-Lake?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 South-Lake and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6808.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is South-Lake and how should I play it?
South-Lake 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 South-Lake strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6808.0 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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