Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Lagoons Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lagoons, 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 Lagoons
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lagoons.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
piresort@plantationinn.com
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Facilities
Location
9301 West Fort Island Trail
Course Description
Plantation Resort on Crystal River is a 50-year-old eco-friendly resort located in Crystal River, Florida, spanning 232 acres. It combines Southern hospitality with Old Florida charm, making it an appealing destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers. The resort is near the natural springs of Kings Bay and the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including manatee excursions, water sports like boating and kayaking, and golfing on a traditional course. The resort features a full-service spa, three on-site restaurants, and recreational facilities such as a lagoon-style pool and a fitness center. Accommodations include 196 rooms equipped with modern amenities like WiFi and flat-screen TVs. The resort caters to a diverse audience looking for relaxation and outdoor experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark Mahannah
Opened
1980
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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 Lagoons, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.1 · BR 38.8 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 29.1 · BR 38.8 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 88 | 106 | 100 | 260 | 300 | 233 | 273 | 110 | 130 | 1600 | 88 | 106 | 100 | 260 | 300 | 233 | 273 | 110 | 130 | 1600 | 3200 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 41.1 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 41.1 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 88 | 106 | 100 | 260 | 300 | 233 | 273 | 110 | 130 | 1600 | 88 | 106 | 100 | 260 | 300 | 233 | 273 | 110 | 130 | 1600 | 3200 |
SILVER Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 44.0 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 44.0 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 154 | 122 | 122 | 352 | 314 | 328 | 358 | 120 | 135 | 2005 | 154 | 122 | 122 | 352 | 314 | 328 | 358 | 120 | 135 | 2005 | 4010 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lagoons
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Lagoons
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lagoons. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lagoons
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 Lagoons
Get answers to common questions about playing Lagoons and what to expect.
How difficult is Lagoons for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lagoons technically exacting. With a slope of 109.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 62.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lagoons?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3605 yards. The back tees extend to 4010.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lagoons?
With a course rating of 62.4 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lagoons and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4010.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Lagoons and how should I play it?
Lagoons 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 Lagoons strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 109.0 and yardage reaching 4010.0 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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