Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Harbor Springs, Michigan, United States of America

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Farms Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Farms, 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

Precision 28%Scoring 21%Distance Control 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 13%

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.

15.5

Average HCP

10.2

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Farms

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Farms.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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jeffa@birchwoodcc.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

600 Birchwood Drive

Course Description

Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club is a private, residential club community located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Harbor Springs, Michigan. The 1,600-acre community combines real estate with premier clubhouse and recreational amenities, including multiple golf courses and year-round activities. It emphasizes a private membership experience with four-season recreation and resort-style surroundings in northern Michigan. The club showcases Northern Michigan landscapes and a welcoming sense of community for members and residents.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bruce Matthews

Opened

1999

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.8(94 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Farms

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 16 Programs

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Make More Putts Consistently

Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision28%

Aim13%

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Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Build putting confidence, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min6 HCP4 drills

Aim30%

Scoring28%

Precision20%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills

Distance Control20%

Precision19%

Aim18%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Precision22%

Distance Control19%

Aim18%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Farms

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Farms. 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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make More Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control25%

Accuracy15%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim20%

Precision13%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills

Accuracy20%

Scoring20%

Distance Control18%

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Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Fly over bunker, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Aim35%

Precision21%

Alignment16%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Accuracy40%

Alignment30%

Distance Control30%

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Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min9 HCP5 drills

Scoring35%

Distance Control28%

Accuracy23%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision39%

Dispersion34%

Distance Control12%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion23%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Farms

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Farms

Get answers to common questions about playing Farms and what to expect.

How difficult is Farms for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Farms technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Farms?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Farms?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Farms and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Farms 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 Farms strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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