59% match
For BLACK tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cattails Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Cattails Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cattails Golf Club, 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%Aim 21%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Alignment 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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cattails Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short 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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 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 Cattails Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Jason@cattailsgolfclub.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
57737 9 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178, USA
Course Description
Cattails Golf Club is a 18-hole championship public golf course located in South Lyon, Michigan, just outside Detroit. Designed by PGA Professional John R. Williams and opened in 1991, the course weaves through wetlands and hardwood forest, offering a mix of water features and wooded holes. It hosts tournaments and charity events and features daily-fee access with amenities including a grill and multiple golf-related facilities. The club emphasizes personal service, pristine course conditions, and a golf destination experience in the Detroit metro area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Williams
Opened
1991
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Business Claimed
⭐3.9(285 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 Cattails Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron control repeatedly on packed par fours and par threes that punish poor approaches. Long par fives add reach-or-layup choices where bold plays risk doubles but safe ones limit birdies.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726472 yards5918 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.7Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 381 | 363 | 561 | 409 | 153 | 196 | 359 | 386 | 3268 | 499 | 186 | 392 | 179 | 364 | 321 | 364 | 502 | 397 | 3204 | 6472 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726034 yards5517 metersCR 70.2Bogey 92.8Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 352 | 315 | 527 | 391 | 131 | 162 | 348 | 373 | 3040 | 461 | 174 | 376 | 171 | 336 | 300 | 345 | 474 | 357 | 2994 | 6034 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725582 yards5104 metersCR 68.2Bogey 89.8Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.8 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 333 | 307 | 492 | 376 | 117 | 133 | 343 | 355 | 2859 | 436 | 159 | 347 | 146 | 275 | 253 | 326 | 444 | 337 | 2723 | 5582 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cattails Golf Club
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 profile28% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring25%
Aim20%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cattails Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cattails Golf Club. 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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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58% match
For BLACK tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Dispersion16%
35% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
85% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
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Get Started63% match
For BLACK tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Alignment14%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim12%
79% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control29%
Alignment17%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Dispersion10%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim21%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started81% match
For BLUE tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment28%
Aim13%
17% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
83% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
Precision13%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim30%
Alignment27%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
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Get Started71% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Fly over bunker, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory23%
Accuracy22%
17% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
83% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision20%
Aim18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
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Get Started72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cattails Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cattails Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cattails Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cattails Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cattails Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cattails Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6027 yards. The back tees extend to 6472.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cattails Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Cattails Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6472.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Cattails Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Cattails Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6472.0 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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