Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know South-Lake.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
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12445 Mountaingate Drive
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Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson
Opened
1981
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on South-Lake hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing South-Lake and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6808.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
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.
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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