49% match
For Black tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
The Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The 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 25%Distance Control 24%Accuracy 17%Aim 17%Precision 15%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Lakes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dsadler@lakesclub.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
1620 Pelican Lakes Point, Windsor, CO 80550, USA
Course Description
The Lakes Golf and Country Club is a private members-only recreation destination in Westerville, Ohio, offering a full-service club experience. The facility features golf, racquet sports, bocce, fitness, swimming, and dining, with events and social activities for members. It positions itself as a home-away-from-home for residents seeking year-round recreation, dining, and social engagement in the Columbus, Ohio area.
golf course • private country club • westerville ohio • racquet sports • bocce • tennis • swimming pool • dining • member central • weddings and banquets • recreation club • family recreation • club membership • social events • columbus ohio area • golf • aquatic facilities • clubhouse • recreation • events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Postlethwait/Ed Sneed
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(141 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 The Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests repeated accuracy on long par fours that define play, with front nine raising stakes through tougher setup while par fives tempt lower scores if reached well.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727067 yards6462 metersCR 73.2Bogey 98.5Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 558 | 408 | 211 | 528 | 401 | 406 | 380 | 201 | 3497 | 413 | 540 | 213 | 405 | 423 | 550 | 378 | 205 | 443 | 3570 | 7067 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726579 yards6016 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.7 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 525 | 379 | 186 | 499 | 367 | 378 | 358 | 176 | 3248 | 382 | 514 | 204 | 380 | 391 | 517 | 351 | 183 | 409 | 3331 | 6579 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726061 yards5542 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.9Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 498 | 353 | 159 | 471 | 339 | 353 | 340 | 160 | 3025 | 352 | 484 | 144 | 349 | 364 | 492 | 320 | 154 | 377 | 3036 | 6061 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The 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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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Black tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
74% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Lakes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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43% match
For Black tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
43% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
34% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization37%
Distance Control37%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
61% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
63% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
59% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
56% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Alignment22%
Accuracy17%
66% 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%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control10%
55% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment30%
Aim24%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Aim11%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
60% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
47% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
84% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The 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 The Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing The Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is The Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
The Lakes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6564 yards. The back tees extend to 7067.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Lakes?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 The Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7067.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is The Lakes and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 The Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7067.0 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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