55% match
For GREEN tees
Commit to the aim, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring30%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Schalamar Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Schalamar Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Schalamar Creek Golf Club, 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 13%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Schalamar Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver 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 Game23 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Schalamar Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@schalamar.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
4500 US Highway 92 E, Lakeland, FL 33801, USA
Course Description
Schalamar Creek is an active over-55 retirement community in Lakeland, Florida, featuring affordable manufactured homes within a lakeside, golf-oriented setting. The community offers a gated, 500-acre grounds with a championship 18-hole golf course, amenities and a resident-focused environment. It hosts social and recreational facilities, a restaurant, and professional management recognized for community design and service. The primary focus is senior-friendly living with lakefront homesites and golf course access in central Florida.
55+ retirement • retirement golf community • lakeland florida • manufactured homes • gated community • lakefront homesites • golf course • community amenities • resort lifestyle • pga teaching pro shop • tournaments • active adult living
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Garl
Opened
1986
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⭐4.3(376 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 Schalamar Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precision from tees on short par fours where misses lead to tough recoveries, while back nine's higher slope and bogey ratings heighten risks on stiffest tests.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725574 yards5097 metersCR 67.9Bogey 89.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 447 | 300 | 119 | 426 | 170 | 294 | 269 | 295 | 2617 | 316 | 345 | 469 | 114 | 336 | 208 | 481 | 307 | 381 | 2957 | 5574 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 724646 yards4248 metersCR 63.3Bogey 83.4Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.8 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.6 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 227 | 397 | 238 | 99 | 374 | 145 | 252 | 218 | 244 | 2194 | 242 | 307 | 428 | 82 | 284 | 151 | 401 | 260 | 297 | 2452 | 4646 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725191 yards4747 metersCR 66.0Bogey 87.3Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 6 | — | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 435 | 281 | 108 | 384 | 156 | 284 | 252 | 281 | 2453 | 277 | 330 | 457 | 95 | 322 | 187 | 452 | 281 | 337 | 2738 | 5191 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Schalamar Creek Golf Club
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 profile50% match
For GREEN tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
43% match
For GREEN tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
10 Week Flagship Program for Schalamar Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Schalamar Creek Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For GREEN tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion18%
Scoring17%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
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Get Started63% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Aim14%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control44%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Precision17%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started47% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
82% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim30%
Alignment27%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started74% match
For WHITE tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
Dispersion16%
17% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment25%
Accuracy17%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim27%
Dispersion24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Schalamar Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Schalamar Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Schalamar Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Schalamar Creek Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Schalamar Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5110 yards. The back tees extend to 5574.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Schalamar Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.9 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 Schalamar Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5574.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Schalamar Creek Golf Club 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 Schalamar Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5574.0 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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