Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Lower.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lower, 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.
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Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Lower.
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3200 Old Bridge Road
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phil Mickelson/Gary Stephenson
Opened
2001
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Lower, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for M/F Combo
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 167 | 442 | 219 | 315 | 308 | 116 | 425 | 303 | 2615 | 303 | 410 | 121 | 256 | 318 | 300 | 354 | 107 | 434 | 2603 | 5218 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.1 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 167 | 492 | 244 | 362 | 308 | 174 | 482 | 328 | 2913 | 340 | 444 | 146 | 280 | 318 | 337 | 354 | 145 | 434 | 2798 | 5711 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.0 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.7 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 184 | 492 | 244 | 391 | 333 | 174 | 482 | 356 | 3046 | 395 | 444 | 146 | 280 | 362 | 337 | 377 | 145 | 489 | 2975 | 6021 |
Drill Library
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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 profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lower. 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.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Sand
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedDial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Lower and what to expect.
Lower is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5620 yards. The back tees extend to 6021.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.9 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.
Measuring 6021.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Lower is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 139.0 and yardage reaching 6021.0 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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