62% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Birchwood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Birchwood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Birchwood Golf Course, 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 27%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
19.7
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Birchwood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Birchwood Golf Course.
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
19711 430th St, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, USA
Course Description
Birchwood Golf Course is a public 9-hole golf facility located in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. It offers memberships, tee times, and a range of greens fees and rentals, highlighting a rich history since 1930. The course emphasizes a relaxed, northern Minnesota setting with well-maintained greens and rolling terrain. It provides leagues, club events, and an e-club for newsletters to engage local golfers.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Opened
1930
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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 Birchwood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers twin identical nines packed with par fours that test iron consistency under repeated pressure. Solid execution avoids bogey traps on top difficulty holes while short game curbs scoring risks.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 684896 yards4477 metersCR 64.4Bogey 85.4Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.7 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.7 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 204 | 326 | 388 | 343 | 134 | 188 | 435 | 130 | 300 | 2448 | 204 | 326 | 388 | 343 | 134 | 188 | 435 | 130 | 300 | 2448 | 4896 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704600 yards4206 metersCR 67.6Bogey 93.4Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 109
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 204 | 312 | 378 | 276 | 134 | 175 | 415 | 130 | 276 | 2300 | 204 | 312 | 378 | 276 | 134 | 175 | 415 | 130 | 276 | 2300 | 4600 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704896 yards4477 metersCR 69.2Bogey 95.8Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | 18 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 204 | 326 | 388 | 343 | 134 | 188 | 435 | 130 | 300 | 2448 | 204 | 326 | 388 | 343 | 134 | 188 | 435 | 130 | 300 | 2448 | 4896 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Birchwood Golf Course
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring26%
Aim19%
58% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Birchwood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Birchwood Golf Course. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
58% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
76% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Precision14%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim19%
Precision14%
53% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim27%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Precision27%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started27% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
54% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
82% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
57% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision22%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim10%
62% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
50% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
71% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
35% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
72% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Aim9%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
60% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
59% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Birchwood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Birchwood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Birchwood Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 113.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Birchwood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4748 yards. The back tees extend to 4896.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Birchwood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.2 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Birchwood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4896.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Birchwood Golf Course and how should I play it?
Birchwood Golf Course 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 Birchwood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 4896.0 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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