Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palm Aire Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Lakes Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 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

Scoring 30%Precision 20%Distance Control 20%Aim 16%Trajectory 11%

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.

14.1

Average HCP

7.1

Minimum HCP

30.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lakes

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

Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Backswing

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lakes.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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jrassett@palmaire.net

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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

5601 Country Club Way

Course Description

Palm Aire Country Club is a private, member-owned and member-governed full-service country club located in Sarasota, Florida. The club offers year-round golf, tennis, pickleball, padel, water aerobics, and a variety of social activities, with an equity stake for members. It emphasizes a friendly, inviting atmosphere and aims to provide the best possible experience for its members through engaged governance and leadership. The club also hosts banquets and events and features dining options as part of its community-focused lifestyle.

private country club • member-owned • golf • tennis • pickleball • padel • water aerobics • equity stake • sarasota • florida • banquets and events • social activities • racquets • dining • membership • country club • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Joe Lee

Opened

1989

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.2(821 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for 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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Sink Every Mid Putt

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Pinpoint flops, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min9 HCP8 drills

Precision34%

Aim18%

Distance Control18%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring31%

Accuracy21%

Aim14%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Lakes

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Week 2≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

See your mixed shot landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Aim22%

Alignment16%

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See your mixed shot landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control32%

Visualization21%

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Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control32%

Visualization21%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Accuracy35%

Aim20%

Scoring18%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills

Distance Control38%

Aim20%

Precision18%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring31%

Precision23%

Accuracy10%

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Precision Mid-Irons

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring26%

Precision16%

Accuracy13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at 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 Lakes

Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes and what to expect.

How difficult is Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?

Lakes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakes?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Lakes?

With a course rating of 70 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 Lakes and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Lakes 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 Lakes strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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