70% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bird Creek Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Bird Creek Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bird Creek 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Precision 15%
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.
16.5
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bird Creek Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bird Creek Gc.
Contact Information
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
7850 N Van Dyke Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467, USA
Course Description
Bird Creek Golf Club is an 18 hole golf course located in beautiful Port Austin, MI at the "tip" of Michigan's "Thumb Area" A golfer's favorite for 20 years now, Bird Creek offers a very well manicured blend of rolling terrain and smooth, fast greens.Par 72, 6508 yards in length, this player friendly course features 4 sets of tees for players of all skill levels.A beautiful natural grass practice area is available to sharpen up your game as well as 3 practice greens and a practice bunker.A fully stocked pro shop, bar and grille are serviced by friendly staff to make your visit an enjoyable one.Fun golf instruction is available by appointment and offered to players just starting, juniors or those just looking to sharpen up their games.We invite you to give us a try. Visit our website at birdcreekgolf.com for our seasonal golf promotions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bruce Matthews
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(42 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 Bird Creek Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests on par fours and threes where tee shots feed into key approach decisions. Par fives bring big scoring swings from reachable yet risky plays that demand caution.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726487 yards5932 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 488 | 169 | 513 | 429 | 354 | 377 | 317 | 219 | 3279 | 383 | 173 | 551 | 308 | 162 | 407 | 348 | 364 | 512 | 3208 | 6487 |
B
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726148 yards5622 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.3Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 488 | 169 | 467 | 389 | 354 | 330 | 317 | 185 | 3078 | 362 | 173 | 530 | 308 | 162 | 365 | 348 | 334 | 488 | 3070 | 6148 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725954 yards5444 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 464 | 142 | 467 | 389 | 335 | 330 | 287 | 185 | 2978 | 362 | 148 | 530 | 278 | 146 | 365 | 325 | 334 | 488 | 2976 | 5954 |
W
WHITE/GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725762 yards5269 metersCR 68.6Bogey 91.5Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 464 | 142 | 441 | 329 | 335 | 330 | 287 | 163 | 2841 | 352 | 148 | 516 | 278 | 146 | 352 | 325 | 316 | 488 | 2921 | 5762 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bird Creek 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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bird Creek Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bird Creek 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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67% match
For BLUE tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Aim18%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
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Get Started66% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Keep near hole, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Precision18%
Aim16%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started53% match
For WHITE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading13%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Control long iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring27%
Trajectory16%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Trajectory14%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy29%
Visualization12%
62% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
61% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Aim18%
Distance Control12%
48% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Set up par or better, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Precision19%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
15% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
37% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
59% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Open up and fly, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started72% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Precision20%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bird Creek Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Bird Creek Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Bird Creek Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Bird Creek Gc presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bird Creek Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6124 yards. The back tees extend to 6487.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bird Creek Gc?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Bird Creek Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6487.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bird Creek 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 Bird Creek Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6487.0 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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