54% match
For YELLOW tees
Pick line and commit, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cracklewood Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Cracklewood Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cracklewood 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 25%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cracklewood Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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 | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cracklewood Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
knicholl@cracklewood.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
18215 24 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI 48042, USA
Course Description
Cracklewood Golf Club is a premier golf facility located in Macomb, Michigan. The club features a Jerry Matthews-designed course, a full practice range, a spacious clubhouse, a pro shop, and a professional staff focused on delivering memorable events and a quality golfing experience. It hosts golf outings and leagues, with additional amenities and resources for players of all levels. The venue emphasizes event hosting and community engagement in the Macomb area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(118 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 Cracklewood Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for YELLOW
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated tee precision on short par fours to unlock easy wedges while par fives tempt aggressive plays risking blowup scores on key tough ones.
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: MalePar 725392 yards4930 metersCR 65.4Bogey 85.0Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.1 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.9 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 305 | 151 | 446 | 264 | 306 | 457 | 144 | 292 | 2671 | 482 | 302 | 291 | 322 | 306 | 124 | 273 | 131 | 490 | 2721 | 5392 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724583 yards4191 metersCR 66.4Bogey 90.2Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.9 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 101
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 207 | 139 | 400 | 228 | 252 | 416 | 123 | 234 | 2260 | 418 | 259 | 219 | 271 | 257 | 82 | 237 | 116 | 464 | 2323 | 4583 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725392 yards4930 metersCR 70.4Bogey 98.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 305 | 151 | 446 | 264 | 306 | 457 | 144 | 292 | 2671 | 482 | 302 | 291 | 322 | 306 | 124 | 273 | 131 | 490 | 2721 | 5392 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cracklewood 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For YELLOW tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For YELLOW tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
37% match
For YELLOW tees
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
15 Week Flagship Program for Cracklewood Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cracklewood Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For YELLOW tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
74% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
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Get Started71% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
72% match
For YELLOW 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 YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Aim11%
58% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
75% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
76% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Aim14%
68% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
41% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For RED tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For RED tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
64% match
For RED tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
73% match
For RED tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
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Get Started63% match
For RED tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For RED tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy12%
62% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
72% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision24%
Alignment11%
68% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
52% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
61% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion16%
Precision16%
67% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment14%
60% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started40% match
For YELLOW tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
51% match
For YELLOW tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
56% match
For YELLOW tees
Dial in touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring31%
Green Reading10%
58% match
For YELLOW tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision26%
Trajectory15%
67% match
For YELLOW tees
Set sights, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Scoring27%
Precision13%
63% match
For YELLOW tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision28%
Aim13%
40% match
For YELLOW tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
74% match
For YELLOW tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
63% match
For YELLOW tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control12%
72% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For YELLOW tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started70% match
For YELLOW tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For YELLOW tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cracklewood Golf Club
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 Cracklewood Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cracklewood Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cracklewood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cracklewood Golf Club challenges consistency. The 116.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cracklewood Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4988 yards. The back tees extend to 5392.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cracklewood Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 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 Cracklewood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5392.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cracklewood Golf Club 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 Cracklewood Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5392.0 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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