Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Benona Shores Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Benona Shores Gc, 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 Benona Shores Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Benona Shores Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
3410 Scenic Dr, Shelby, MI 49455, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
60
Type
Parkland
Architect
Warner Bowen
Opened
1974
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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 Benona Shores Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.8 · BR 37.2 · Slope 90
Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 37.9 · Slope 90
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 14 | — | 12 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 87 | 120 | 280 | 150 | 103 | 300 | 141 | 143 | 1687 | 140 | 177 | 100 | 171 | 325 | 135 | 300 | 325 | 136 | 1809 | 3496 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 37.9 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.0 · Slope 92
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 14 | — | 12 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 112 | 136 | 312 | 186 | 124 | 320 | 162 | 170 | 1896 | 175 | 205 | 120 | 183 | 395 | 192 | 329 | 380 | 170 | 2149 | 4045 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 42.9 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 106
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 14 | — | 12 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 128 | 151 | 337 | 211 | 140 | 347 | 177 | 183 | 2060 | 215 | 229 | 135 | 215 | 400 | 210 | 333 | 393 | 190 | 2320 | 4380 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 40.0 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 41.0 · Slope 94
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 14 | — | 12 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 87 | 120 | 280 | 150 | 103 | 300 | 141 | 143 | 1687 | 140 | 177 | 100 | 171 | 325 | 135 | 300 | 325 | 136 | 1809 | 3496 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Benona Shores Gc
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 profileStick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Benona Shores Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Benona Shores Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedCan you stop the ball close from the sand?
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Benona Shores Gc
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 Benona Shores Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Benona Shores Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Benona Shores Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Benona Shores Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 103.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 64.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 60.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Benona Shores Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3938 yards. The back tees extend to 4380.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Benona Shores Gc?
With a course rating of 64.1 and par 60, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 60 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Benona Shores Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4380.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Benona Shores Gc 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 Benona Shores Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 103.0 and yardage reaching 4380.0 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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