54% match
For WHITE tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Loon Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 17%Dispersion 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.7
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.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Lake.
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
4400 Championship Drive
Course Description
Loon Golf Resort is Gaylord Michigan's Premiere Golf, Lodging, and Dining Experience.GolfThree outstanding courses, The Loon, The Lakes, and the Ridge - offering three distinct championship golf experiences. Whether you are new to the game or a low handicap golfer - the courses at The Loon Golf Resort will be a friendly yet enjoyable challenge.LodgingThe Loon Town home village is nestled on the Loon golf course. Stay within walking distance (100 yds) to our award winning restaurant.The Ridge lodging feature recently updated hotel style rooms, suites and free standing condo style units – all within walking distance to The Summit Grill.DiningOverlooking the signature 18th green, our award winning restaurant is a local favorite featuring a wide selection of outstanding food, top notch service and relaxing views. Whether you dine inside our spacious restaurant or outside on our large deck you are insured a stunning golf course view.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews/ Michael Tellshow
Opened
1988
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(258 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 The Lake, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests precise irons into greens on short par fours with reachable par fives tempting risks, where front nine higher slope and bogey pressure amplify back nine closing challenges.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724922 yards4501 metersCR 70.1Bogey 99.5Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 344 | 121 | 251 | 434 | 145 | 240 | 288 | 439 | 2548 | 122 | 370 | 96 | 270 | 308 | 301 | 287 | 125 | 495 | 2374 | 4922 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724615 yards4220 metersCR 68.3Bogey 96.3Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.3 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.0 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 338 | 118 | 237 | 400 | 142 | 200 | 245 | 436 | 2396 | 116 | 348 | 91 | 268 | 305 | 294 | 284 | 109 | 404 | 2219 | 4615 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725818 yards5320 metersCR 74.6Bogey 107.4Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.0 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.4 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 470 | 167 | 298 | 469 | 158 | 282 | 351 | 470 | 3032 | 149 | 421 | 144 | 339 | 339 | 387 | 362 | 137 | 508 | 2786 | 5818 |
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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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For WHITE tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started40% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading9%
90% match
For WHITE tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For WHITE tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Aim10%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion11%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Precision17%
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Get Started75% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control12%
Alignment11%
28% match
For RED tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
51% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
74% match
For RED tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim22%
Precision14%
66% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Alignment14%
58% match
For RED tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
18% match
For RED tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
61% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
77% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
74% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started77% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring12%
70% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
84% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
67% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
82% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Scoring12%
28% match
For GOLD tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
40% match
For GOLD tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started47% match
For GOLD tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
75% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
49% match
For GOLD tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion19%
Precision14%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
Accuracy17%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion16%
Aim16%
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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?
From a scoring perspective, The Lake challenges consistency. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Lake?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5216 yards. The back tees extend to 5818.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Lake?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 The Lake and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5818.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Lake 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 Lake strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 5818.0 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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