Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for South Lakes Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

196

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

South Lakes Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South Lakes 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

Scoring 30%Precision 20%Distance Control 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 12%

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.

18.5
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for South Lakes Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about South Lakes Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@southlakesgolf.com.au

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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

Billabong Rd, Goolwa South SA 5214, Australia

Course Description

South Lakes Golf Club is a coastal golf facility located in Goolwa, South Australia. The club offers a full golf experience including a course, hospitality options, a pro shop, and junior golf programs, with events and clinics for players of various ages. It also runs Get Into Golf clinics and community activities such as a business directory and special events, serving local residents and visitors to the Fleurieu Peninsula. The club markets family-friendly programs and social gatherings around golfing activities and courses in the Goolwa area.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Opened

1966

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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 South Lakes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for 51114, USGA, Hybrid, White & Red, Women

5

51114, USGA, Blue, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 706335 yards5793 metersCR 70.9Bogey 92.9Slope 119

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 115

Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.6 · Slope 122

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445434434353445434443570
Handicap
Yardage406341499376150417404179425319718534137753841715534938339331386335

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for South Lakes 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 profile
77% match
For 51114, USGA, Hybrid, White & Red, Women tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
54% match
For 51114, USGA, Hybrid, White & Red, Women tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%

11 Week Flagship Program for South Lakes Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South Lakes Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–23 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Week 53 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 9–107 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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71% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Women tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%

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66% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Women tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
60% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Women tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
55% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Women tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
52% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Women tees

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Women tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For 51114, USGA, Red, Women tees

Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%

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47% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Men tees

Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Men tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
50% match
For 51114, USGA, White, Men tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%

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64% match
For 51114, USGA, Orange, Women tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
50% match
For 51114, USGA, Orange, Women tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
48% match
For 51114, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For 51114, USGA, Blue, Men tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at South Lakes Golf Club

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lakes Golf Club

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

How difficult is South Lakes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

South Lakes Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at South Lakes Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4918 yards. The back tees extend to 6335.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at South Lakes Golf Club?

With a course rating of 70.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is South Lakes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6335.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is South Lakes Golf Club and how should I play it?

South Lakes Golf Club 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 South Lakes Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6335.0 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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