Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Lake Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
West Lake Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West Lake Country Club, 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 West Lake Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West Lake Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
reyer@westlakecountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
3556 W Lake Dr, Augusta, GA 30907, USA
Course Description
West Lake Country Club is a private club offering an 18-hole golf course, a 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness facility, multiple tennis and pickleball courts, dining and social events, and family-oriented activities. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the club emphasizes a welcoming community with a healthy, active lifestyle for members of all ages. It hosts special events, weddings, meetings, and tournaments, and supports a broad range of programs across golf, fitness, dining, and recreation.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ellis Maples/John LaFoy/Donald Ross
Opened
1969
Conditions
Green: Bermuda
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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 West Lake Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Championship Mixed
Championship Mixed Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 483 | 359 | 158 | 399 | 371 | 384 | 175 | 531 | 3226 | 395 | 512 | 387 | 177 | 390 | 448 | 385 | 165 | 483 | 3342 | 6568 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 416 | 339 | 131 | 369 | 321 | 362 | 143 | 499 | 2894 | 349 | 460 | 360 | 150 | 345 | 426 | 343 | 141 | 444 | 3018 | 5912 |
Senior Mixed Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 361 | 321 | 131 | 369 | 321 | 354 | 148 | 446 | 2728 | 269 | 409 | 310 | 150 | 315 | 426 | 343 | 85 | 444 | 2751 | 5479 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West Lake Country Club
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 profileRead breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for West Lake Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West Lake Country Club. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedHit within 2-4 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at West Lake Country Club
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 West Lake Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing West Lake Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is West Lake Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
West Lake Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West Lake Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6024 yards. The back tees extend to 6568.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West Lake Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 West Lake Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6568.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is West Lake Country Club 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 West Lake Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6568.0 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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