45% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bucks Run Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Bucks Run Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bucks Run 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 22%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
28.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bucks Run Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bucks Run Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jon@bucksrun.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
1559 Chippewa, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858, USA
Course Description
Our award-winning golf course is one of Mid-Michigan's premier golfing destinations. Our Jerry Matthews' designed course hosts 18 challenging, yet playable holes, artfully sculpted fairways and tee boxes, soft sand bunkers, and more. The course also features river frontage, picturesque lakes, and natural wetlands coming into play on numerous holes. We are centrally located in Mt. Pleasant, which makes for a convenient meeting location, in Mid-Michigan. Golfers from all over the state can easily access our course to meet friends or stop on their way through the area to play a round with us.In addition to the course itself, we pride ourselves on the variety of luxurious amenities available to our guests and club members. Amenities include our Quarry Grill Restaurant, a picturesque banquet facility, an 18-hole putting island, stay & play golf packages, professional golf instruction, and more.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews
Opened
2000
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⭐4.6(485 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 Bucks Run Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par fours needing tee-to-green control, with longer par fives and tough spots spiking bogey risks on misses. Precision faces constant test across the layout per slope and rating clues.
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726366 yards5821 metersCR 71.3Bogey 97.0Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 419 | 547 | 193 | 386 | 483 | 329 | 188 | 382 | 3258 | 340 | 320 | 506 | 338 | 164 | 516 | 352 | 125 | 447 | 3108 | 6366 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725861 yards5359 metersCR 74.6Bogey 106.8Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 377 | 530 | 168 | 380 | 476 | 323 | 145 | 310 | 3018 | 336 | 305 | 500 | 330 | 133 | 427 | 319 | 91 | 402 | 2843 | 5861 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726366 yards5821 metersCR 77.3Bogey 111.4Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 56.8 · Slope 150
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.6 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 419 | 547 | 193 | 386 | 483 | 329 | 188 | 382 | 3258 | 340 | 320 | 506 | 338 | 164 | 516 | 352 | 125 | 447 | 3108 | 6366 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bucks Run 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bucks Run Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bucks Run 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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77% match
For WHITE tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Trajectory14%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
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Get Started54% match
For WHITE tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
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Get Started45% match
For GOLD tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading10%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Precision17%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision19%
Dispersion15%
32% match
For GOLD tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
82% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started72% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Aim17%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP9 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Aim12%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
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Get Started73% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision29%
Dispersion11%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Aim12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bucks Run 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 Bucks Run Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Bucks Run Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Bucks Run Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bucks Run Gc technically exacting. With a slope rating of 145.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 77.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bucks Run Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6114 yards. The back tees extend to 6366.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bucks Run Gc?
With a course rating of 77.3 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 Bucks Run Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6366.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Bucks Run Gc and how should I play it?
Bucks Run Gc 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 Bucks Run Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6366.0 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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