Turn lies into pars, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vines Resort & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
25
25 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
96
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
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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakes.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Verdelho Drive
Course Description
The Vines Resort is a 4-star luxury resort located in the Swan Valley, just outside Perth, Western Australia. The property offers accommodation, dining venues, a 36‑hole championship golf course, mini golf, and wellness facilities, positioned as a premier venue for weddings, events, and leisure getaways. It markets itself as a scenic escape set in bushland within driving distance of Perth, with facilities including dining, golf, and spa services. The resort also provides wedding and event services, making it a notable destination for celebrations in the Swan Valley area.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1989
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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 60119, USGA, Black, Men, Lakes
60119, USGA, Black, Men, Lakes Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 397 | 517 | 222 | 427 | 596 | 196 | 433 | 389 | 3559 | 539 | 428 | 433 | 171 | 393 | 445 | 196 | 427 | 514 | 3546 | 7105 |
60119, USGA, Blue, Men, Lakes Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 369 | 501 | 200 | 416 | 568 | 190 | 406 | 369 | 3395 | 510 | 395 | 395 | 171 | 355 | 421 | 190 | 404 | 493 | 3334 | 6729 |
60119, USGA, White, Men, Lakes Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.1 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 358 | 480 | 173 | 399 | 539 | 178 | 370 | 300 | 3162 | 479 | 358 | 377 | 154 | 344 | 394 | 179 | 377 | 461 | 3123 | 6285 |
60119, USGA, Red, Women, Lakes Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 328 | 420 | 141 | 335 | 445 | 150 | 340 | 280 | 2747 | 449 | 334 | 338 | 135 | 311 | 366 | 145 | 318 | 431 | 2827 | 5574 |
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 25 Programs
% match to course practice profileFly over bunker, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lakes
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 Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lakes challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.6 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 6340 yards. The back tees extend to 7105.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakes?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7105.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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 129.0 and yardage reaching 7105.0 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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