54% match
For Gold tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Lakes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
The Lakes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Lakes Golf Course, 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 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 21%Aim 15%Dispersion 14%
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.
19.9
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Lakes Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Lakes Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@golfatthelakes.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
19 Golf View Cir, Wentworth, SD 57075, USA
Course Description
Golf At The Lakes is a nine-hole golf course located on Lake Madison near Wentworth, South Dakota. The course features plush, rolling fairways and classic greens, offering a scenic layout that challenges players of all levels and provides panoramic views of Round Lake and Lake Madison. In addition to regular play, the club hosts events, offers lessons, and operates a shop with golf apparel and gear, along with membership and corporate sponsorship options.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
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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 The Lakes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers twin nines of identical demands starting with power-testing par fives and sneaking in tricky short par fours that rank highly tough amid par four volume.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726256 yards5720 metersCR 76.8Bogey 105.6Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 52.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 52.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 533 | 195 | 295 | 376 | 343 | 292 | 193 | 411 | 490 | 3128 | 533 | 195 | 295 | 376 | 343 | 292 | 193 | 411 | 490 | 3128 | 6256 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724804 yards4393 metersCR 68.8Bogey 93.6Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 118 | 241 | 312 | 295 | 237 | 130 | 246 | 395 | 2402 | 428 | 118 | 241 | 312 | 295 | 237 | 130 | 246 | 395 | 2402 | 4804 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724936 yards4513 metersCR 69.4Bogey 94.4Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.2 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.2 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 125 | 251 | 318 | 305 | 242 | 140 | 250 | 404 | 2468 | 433 | 125 | 251 | 318 | 305 | 242 | 140 | 250 | 404 | 2468 | 4936 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725628 yards5146 metersCR 73.2Bogey 100.0Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 505 | 168 | 270 | 346 | 319 | 265 | 169 | 309 | 463 | 2814 | 505 | 168 | 270 | 346 | 319 | 265 | 169 | 309 | 463 | 2814 | 5628 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Lakes Golf Course
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 profile75% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision39%
Dispersion34%
Distance Control12%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Lakes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Lakes Golf Course. 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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72% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Red tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
65% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy22%
Precision14%
48% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
43% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy23%
Visualization16%
64% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion19%
Scoring18%
38% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion24%
Scoring23%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Aim18%
61% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment17%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
55% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
57% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
37% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Precision12%
45% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
42% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
51% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
53% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Precision16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
54% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Aim16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion21%
Precision20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
42% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
41% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
48% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Lakes Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Lakes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing The Lakes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is The Lakes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
The Lakes Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Lakes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5530 yards. The back tees extend to 6256.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Lakes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.8 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Lakes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6256.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Lakes Golf Course 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 The Lakes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6256.0 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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