43% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Torch Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Torch, 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Torch
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Torch.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
reservations@a-ga-ming.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
627 A-Ga-Ming Drive
Course Description
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort is a premier golf destination in Northern Michigan featuring 72 holes of championship golf across Torch Lake and Lake Michigan shorelines. The resort offers multiple courses, training facilities, junior camps, and a Stay & Play experience with lodging, dining, and entertainment options. It operates in Kewadin, Michigan, and surrounding northern Michigan locations, providing memberships, golf lessons, and family-friendly recreational amenities.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Chick Harbert/ Jerry Matthews
Opened
1974
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(248 reviews)
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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 Torch, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a steady diet of par fours testing iron reliability with back nine raising stakes on firmer trouble holes where one poor drive snowballs scores.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716319 yards5778 metersCR 71.0Bogey 96.1Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 413 | 305 | 385 | 217 | 526 | 209 | 346 | 360 | 3123 | 394 | 511 | 339 | 184 | 340 | 490 | 400 | 183 | 355 | 3196 | 6319 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 714861 yards4445 metersCR 64.0Bogey 85.2Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.9 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 339 | 265 | 287 | 121 | 438 | 122 | 277 | 269 | 2395 | 332 | 403 | 226 | 164 | 235 | 388 | 294 | 144 | 280 | 2466 | 4861 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716001 yards5487 metersCR 69.4Bogey 94.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 404 | 300 | 369 | 159 | 514 | 163 | 338 | 355 | 2956 | 387 | 498 | 327 | 173 | 304 | 486 | 375 | 174 | 321 | 3045 | 6001 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Torch
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization31%
Dispersion19%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion12%
13 Week Flagship Program for Torch
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Torch. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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31% match
For BLUE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started40% match
For BLUE tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
84% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
82% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Accuracy21%
Precision20%
Aim18%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment16%
Precision14%
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Get Started52% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring35%
Aim10%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Aim17%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Alignment14%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim33%
Scoring33%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
42% match
For RED tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Alignment13%
86% match
For RED tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Aim14%
61% match
For RED tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
66% match
For RED tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
70% match
For RED tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
38% match
For RED tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision26%
Mechanics26%
74% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Aim13%
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Get Started72% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
68% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Torch
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 Torch
Get answers to common questions about playing Torch and what to expect.
How difficult is Torch for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Torch technically exacting. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Torch?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5590 yards. The back tees extend to 6319.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Torch?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Torch and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6319.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Torch 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 Torch strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6319.0 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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