52% match
For Purple tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring33%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Lakewood Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Azalea Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Azalea, 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%Precision 21%Scoring 20%Aim 17%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.
19.2
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Azalea
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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 | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Azalea.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Niall.Fraser@marriottgrand.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
Lakewood Drive
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Perry Maxwell/Ron Garl
Opened
1947
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(211 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 Azalea, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Purple
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant decisions on drive placement into long par fours for solid iron approaches, with par fives tempting reach but risky and high bogey rating stressing every up-and-down and putt.
P
Purple Tee
Gender: MalePar 727156 yards6543 metersCR 74.4Bogey 98.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | — | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 564 | 384 | 422 | 168 | 353 | 578 | 219 | 460 | 326 | 3474 | 429 | 497 | 430 | 218 | 536 | 192 | 470 | 473 | 437 | 3682 | 7156 |
T
Teal Tee
Gender: MalePar 725270 yards4819 metersCR 65.7Bogey 86.1Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.3 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | — | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 305 | 318 | 121 | 244 | 399 | 147 | 351 | 254 | 2556 | 349 | 388 | 352 | 131 | 415 | 97 | 297 | 348 | 337 | 2714 | 5270 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726085 yards5564 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.5 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | — | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 340 | 352 | 140 | 287 | 487 | 185 | 400 | 279 | 2962 | 379 | 458 | 385 | 153 | 476 | 134 | 356 | 386 | 396 | 3123 | 6085 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Azalea
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 profile41% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Purple tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started64% match
For Purple tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Azalea
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Azalea. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For Purple tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Purple tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Purple tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control28%
Visualization17%
47% match
For Purple tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
48% match
For Purple tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
56% match
For Purple tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Purple tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Purple tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment28%
Accuracy16%
83% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
54% match
For Purple tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
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Get Started69% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion14%
Alignment11%
82% match
For Purple tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
62% match
For Purple tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy13%
Aim10%
78% match
For Purple tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
45% match
For Purple tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Purple tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Purple tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision23%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For Purple tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
44% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
46% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
63% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion24%
Scoring17%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
47% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
51% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Alignment20%
58% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Scoring18%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
53% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
82% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For Teal tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started70% match
For Teal tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Teal tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Aim17%
69% match
For Teal tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For Teal tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Teal tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Teal tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Azalea
Get answers to common questions about playing Azalea and what to expect.
How difficult is Azalea for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Azalea technically exacting. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Azalea?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6213 yards. The back tees extend to 7156.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Azalea?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Azalea and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7156.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Azalea and how should I play it?
Azalea 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 Azalea strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 7156.0 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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