Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Walker Lake Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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
Walker Lake Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Walker Lake Golf Course, 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 Walker Lake Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Chip | Parallel 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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Walker Lake Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
61 Lawrence Rd, Hawthorne, NV 89415, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Opened
1952
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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 Walker Lake Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White-Blue
Blue-Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.2 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 512 | 152 | 355 | 348 | 234 | 319 | 191 | 342 | 2843 | 390 | 513 | 152 | 355 | 348 | 234 | 319 | 191 | 342 | 2844 | 5687 |
White-Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.9 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.1 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 400 | 182 | 350 | 348 | 172 | 319 | 157 | 336 | 2744 | 390 | 512 | 152 | 355 | 348 | 234 | 319 | 191 | 342 | 2843 | 5587 |
White-White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.8 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.8 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 400 | 182 | 350 | 348 | 172 | 319 | 157 | 336 | 2744 | 480 | 400 | 182 | 350 | 348 | 172 | 319 | 157 | 336 | 2744 | 5488 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Walker Lake Golf Course
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 profileHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Walker Lake Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Walker Lake Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Walker Lake Golf Course
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 Walker Lake Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Walker Lake Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Walker Lake Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Walker Lake Golf Course technically exacting. The 110.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Walker Lake Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5588 yards. The back tees extend to 5687.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Walker Lake Golf Course?
With a course rating of 66.3 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Walker Lake Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5687.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Walker Lake Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Walker Lake Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 5687.0 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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