24% match
For GOLD tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Alpena Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Alpena Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Alpena Golf 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Alpena Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Alpena Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
proshop@alpenagolfclub.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
1135 Golf Course Rd, Alpena, MI 49707, USA
Course Description
Alpena Golf Club is a public golf course located in Alpena, Michigan. The club offers two distinct 18-hole layouts: the front nine features a 1930s-style design with larger landing areas and smaller greens, while the back nine presents a contemporary course designed by Warner Bowen with longer holes and contoured greens. In addition to golf, the facility includes The Rolin Lynx Grill for dining and a bar, and hosts leagues, events, and specialty contests such as the Par 3 Shootout. The club provides tee times and access to rates and league information through its site.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Warner Bowen
Opened
1939
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⭐4.3(90 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 Alpena Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that stress iron reliability into greens, mixed with reachable par fives for birdie looks and snappy par threes. Back nine builds scoring heat with harder ratings that spike bogey chances on key stretches.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726429 yards5879 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | — | 7 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 453 | 361 | 171 | 319 | 130 | 413 | 468 | 317 | 391 | 3023 | 424 | 200 | 373 | 179 | 433 | 387 | 473 | 403 | 534 | 3406 | 6429 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725216 yards4770 metersCR 64.8Bogey 85.2Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.6 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | — | 7 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 299 | 150 | 259 | 123 | 328 | 445 | 289 | 291 | 2568 | 326 | 127 | 284 | 137 | 343 | 318 | 382 | 312 | 419 | 2648 | 5216 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 724970 yards4545 metersCR 63.6Bogey 83.3Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.9 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 10 | — | 7 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 294 | 147 | 218 | 120 | 318 | 382 | 277 | 279 | 2412 | 316 | 124 | 277 | 127 | 336 | 300 | 356 | 307 | 415 | 2558 | 4970 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Alpena Golf 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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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For GOLD tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
43% match
For GOLD tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Alpena Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Alpena Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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53% match
For GOLD tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
34% match
For GOLD tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started60% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring30%
Alignment16%
77% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim29%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim24%
Scoring18%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision21%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Precision10%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started74% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy11%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy14%
Scoring12%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Alignment22%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics17%
Scoring14%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started62% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring16%
Alignment11%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
67% match
For RED tees
Beat streaks, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Alignment14%
68% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim23%
Accuracy12%
81% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision21%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For RED tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For RED tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
61% match
For RED tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started67% match
For RED tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
Aim23%
56% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Visualization15%
69% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Alpena Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Alpena Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Alpena Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Alpena Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Alpena Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5700 yards. The back tees extend to 6429.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Alpena Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.9 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.
How long is Alpena Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6429.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Alpena Golf Club and how should I play it?
Alpena Golf Club 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.
What features make Alpena Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6429.0 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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