Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Lakes.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
74
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Everything you need to know about Lakes.
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English Driveove
Thorney Lakes Golf Club is a well-established golf venue featuring the Lakes Course and a Par 3 Academy Course, offering challenging play for all handicaps. Located in Thorney, the club provides a range of facilities including a driving range, practice greens, a short game area, and a clubhouse with dining and a benchmark for events. The site also promotes weddings and functions, accommodation options via lodges for sale, and memberships, reflecting a multi-faceted golf and leisure destination in the area.
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Holes
45
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1993
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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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% match to course practice profileRepeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 40 days 56 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes and what to expect.
Lakes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
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.
With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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