Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Lake Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Youngstown, Ohio, United States of America
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

16

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

78

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

6

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

The Lake Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Lake, 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 28%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%Dispersion 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.

13.4
Average HCP
8.4
Minimum HCP
28.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Lake

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]

Stop the ball past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run 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.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run 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 The Lake.

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@thelakeclubohio.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

1140 Pauline Road

Course Description

The Lake Club is a private club and event venue located in Poland, Ohio, offering wedding and event services as part of its member-focused facilities. The site highlights sections for our story, club features, membership, events, and team, indicating a focus on hosting social gatherings, weddings, and member activities within a lake-adjacent setting. It also provides contact details and employment information, suggesting a community-oriented, member-driven hospitality environment in northeastern Ohio.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Architect

Brian Huntley

Opened

1960

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Lake

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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Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion18%

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Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy26%
Visualization11%

12 Week Flagship Program for The Lake

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Lake. 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 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Picture Perfect Roll

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par From Fringe

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–86 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

See Shot Before Hit

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–97 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Reduce Wedge Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

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Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Lake

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 Lake

Get answers to common questions about playing The Lake and what to expect.

How difficult is The Lake for mid-handicap golfers?

The Lake is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Lake?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Lake?

With a course rating of 70 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 The Lake and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is The Lake 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 Lake strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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