45% match
For Red tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Wiltshire Hotel, Golf and Leisure Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
158
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
Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakes, 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 25%Precision 19%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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 | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
reception@the-wiltshire.co.uk
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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
The Drive
Course Description
The Wiltshire is a boutique hotel and leisure resort in Wiltshire, offering contemporary accommodation with unrivaled golf and spa facilities. Located near Royal Wootton Bassett, it combines hotel stays, golf courses, wellness experiences, and dining in a countryside setting. The property hosts weddings, corporate events, and leisure breaks, appealing to families, couples, and groups seeking a countryside escape in the southwest of England.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Swann
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.8(606 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 Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron control for short and mid approaches across most par fours and threes, while par fives mix birdie shots with big bogey risks on harder indexes.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735513 yards5041 metersCR 73.0Bogey 103.2Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 344 | 358 | 303 | 489 | 179 | 345 | 433 | 117 | 2843 | 270 | 381 | 319 | 287 | 135 | 389 | 165 | 308 | 416 | 2670 | 5513 |
R
Red 2022 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735462 yards4994 metersCR 72.8Bogey 102.9Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 293 | 358 | 303 | 489 | 179 | 345 | 433 | 117 | 2792 | 270 | 381 | 319 | 287 | 135 | 389 | 165 | 308 | 416 | 2670 | 5462 |
R
Red Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735262 yards4812 metersCR 71.8Bogey 100.8Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 17 | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 293 | 358 | 303 | 489 | 179 | 345 | 433 | 117 | 2792 | 270 | 381 | 280 | 287 | 92 | 389 | 141 | 255 | 375 | 2470 | 5262 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakes
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 profile36% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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43% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion26%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Precision23%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion13%
Alignment12%
62% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
78% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy26%
Alignment14%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
48% match
For Red 2022 tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Red 2022 tees
Set sights, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim30%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Red 2022 tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
47% match
For Red 2022 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Red 2022 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
54% match
For Red 2022 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
40% match
For Red 2022 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red 2022 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Red 2022 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Precision18%
74% match
For Red 2022 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Red 2022 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 Started63% match
For Red 2022 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Red 2022 tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Red 2022 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
69% match
For Red 2022 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Red 2022 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Red 2022 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Red 2022 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
23% match
For Red Winter tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
48% match
For Red Winter tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
57% match
For Red Winter tees
Set a target, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Distance Control12%
62% match
For Red Winter tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
19% match
For Red Winter tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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For Red Winter tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Red Winter tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Alignment19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lakes technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5388 yards. The back tees extend to 5513.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakes?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5513.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lakes 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 Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5513.0 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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