67% match
For DEER tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Lake Highlands
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
215
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
Bear Lake Highlands Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Lake Highlands, 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 27%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 17%Alignment 12%
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.
16.8
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear Lake Highlands
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
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear Lake Highlands.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
11685 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI 49614, USA
Course Description
Bear Lake Golf Association offers an exceptional golfing experience in Northern Michigan, featuring a beautifully conditioned course with rolling terrain and water hazards on seven holes. Golfers can enjoy scenic views of Bear Lake and the Highlands, making it one of the most picturesque courses in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1964
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(30 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 Bear Lake Highlands, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for DEER
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of tee accuracy on compact par fours to enable easy wedges while medium par fives push layup decisions with bogey traps and short par threes hammer iron carry control across both nines.
B
BEAR PAW Tee
Gender: MalePar 726114 yards5591 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.7Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 454 | 310 | 340 | 376 | 527 | 351 | 177 | 328 | 192 | 3055 | 125 | 492 | 371 | 156 | 385 | 320 | 516 | 323 | 371 | 3059 | 6114 |
T
TURTLE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726477 yards5923 metersCR 71.1Bogey 94.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 322 | 346 | 416 | 544 | 368 | 214 | 361 | 205 | 3241 | 134 | 504 | 388 | 187 | 401 | 343 | 522 | 336 | 421 | 3236 | 6477 |
D
DEER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725114 yards4676 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.3Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 303 | 276 | 335 | 426 | 309 | 138 | 288 | 175 | 2611 | 119 | 408 | 278 | 134 | 326 | 243 | 402 | 295 | 298 | 2503 | 5114 |
T
TURKEY Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725359 yards4900 metersCR 71.3Bogey 100.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 303 | 276 | 368 | 457 | 340 | 138 | 288 | 175 | 2785 | 119 | 479 | 278 | 134 | 326 | 243 | 402 | 295 | 298 | 2574 | 5359 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Lake Highlands
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For DEER tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started64% match
For DEER tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision23%
Aim15%
53% match
For DEER tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Bear Lake Highlands
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Lake Highlands. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For DEER tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
61% match
For DEER tees
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For DEER tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
77% match
For DEER tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For DEER tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For DEER tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For DEER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
78% match
For DEER tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For DEER tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
64% match
For DEER tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started73% match
For DEER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
57% match
For DEER tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
72% match
For DEER tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Aim22%
Accuracy11%
63% match
For TURKEY tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
38% match
For TURKEY tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For TURKEY tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
52% match
For TURKEY tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
71% match
For TURKEY tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment17%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For TURKEY tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring52%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
64% match
For TURKEY tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For TURKEY tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For TURKEY tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started68% match
For TURKEY tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
67% match
For TURKEY tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment18%
Precision16%
Aim14%
62% match
For TURKEY tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For TURKEY tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment24%
Scoring16%
72% match
For TURKEY tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Aim12%
71% match
For TURKEY tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
68% match
For TURKEY tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
73% match
For TURKEY tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
62% match
For TURKEY tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
57% match
For TURKEY tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
62% match
For TURTLE tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For TURTLE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started70% match
For TURTLE tees
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
61% match
For TURTLE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion21%
46% match
For TURTLE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For TURTLE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control25%
71% match
For BEAR PAW tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision23%
Scoring23%
62% match
For BEAR PAW tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
67% match
For BEAR PAW tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring19%
Aim12%
73% match
For BEAR PAW tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment11%
70% match
For BEAR PAW tees
Work together for contact, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
52% match
For BEAR PAW tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring19%
Mechanics11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Lake Highlands
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Lake Highlands and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear Lake Highlands for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bear Lake Highlands technically exacting. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Lake Highlands?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5796 yards. The back tees extend to 6477.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear Lake Highlands?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 Bear Lake Highlands and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6477.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Bear Lake Highlands and how should I play it?
Bear Lake Highlands 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 Bear Lake Highlands strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6477.0 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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