39% match
For Gold tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. Mark Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
St. Mark Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Mark 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for St. Mark Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St. Mark Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1750 San Pablo Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Course Description
Lakehouse Resort offers affordable luxury on the shores of sunny Lake San Marcos matched with an unparalleled guest service experience. Reminiscent of a summer lake house, Lakehouse Resort is a refreshing deviation from the commonplace and promises a tranquil escape from life's daily stresses. Lakehouse Resort offers 143 spacious rooms inclusive of breathtaking views, spa like showers, Serenity memory foam beds, 100+ channels of high definition television with premium movie channels, complimentary wireless internet, a magnificent lobby area with a fireplace, library, board game; 2 spacious pool decks and hot tubs, fire pits, 24 hour in-room dining, and many more legendary amenities. Guests of the resort are encouraged to enjoy the properties two golf courses, The Links at Lakehouse and The Exec at Lakehouse. Enjoy a beautiful driving range and practice greens, 18 holes of championship golf and 18 holes of executive golf. Brickmans restaurant offers elevated yet approachable comfort food for breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can also dine on the full menu in the comfort of their own room. Lakehouse Resort is ideally located in the heart of San Diego's burgeoning brew-scene and in close proximity to San Diego's family-friendly attractions and world famous beaches. Our staff of passionate hoteliers is on hand with authentic service to ensure you enjoy each moment of your stay.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry & David Rainville
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
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⭐3.9(191 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 St. Mark Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly on par fours where misses easily yield bogeys. Par fives ramp up pressure with length forcing careful positioning to avoid big scores.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716384 yards5838 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.3Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 394 | 203 | 443 | 338 | 161 | 487 | 355 | 355 | 3048 | 464 | 168 | 603 | 166 | 366 | 471 | 412 | 208 | 478 | 3336 | 6384 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715660 yards5176 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.0 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 294 | 165 | 349 | 300 | 135 | 462 | 323 | 321 | 2649 | 413 | 140 | 500 | 138 | 356 | 456 | 388 | 165 | 455 | 3011 | 5660 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716138 yards5613 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 375 | 193 | 425 | 319 | 148 | 478 | 338 | 330 | 2906 | 441 | 155 | 593 | 156 | 363 | 465 | 404 | 191 | 464 | 3232 | 6138 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Mark 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment18%
Aim14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion21%
Aim17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for St. Mark Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Mark Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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76% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
64% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
47% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
53% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy15%
Aim13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
61% match
For White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
81% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
77% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
46% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
39% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Aim21%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started81% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
81% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
78% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
47% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim21%
Accuracy20%
41% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
18% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
54% match
For Blue tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Mark Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing St. Mark Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is St. Mark Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find St. Mark Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. Mark Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6022 yards. The back tees extend to 6384.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St. Mark Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is St. Mark Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6384.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is St. Mark Golf Club and how should I play it?
St. Mark 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 St. Mark Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6384.0 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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