Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dearborn Hills Golf Course

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Dearborn, Michigan, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Dearborn Hills Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dearborn Hills, 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 31%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Distance Control 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.

15.6

Average HCP

7.4

Minimum HCP

30.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Dearborn Hills

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Dearborn Hills.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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chierlihy@ci.dearborn.mi.us

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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

1300 South Telegraph Road

Course Description

Dearborn Hills is a municipal golf course in Dearborn, Michigan, built in 1923 and recognized as Michigan’s oldest public golf course on the State Register of Historic Sites. It features 18 holes with a par of 60 and about 4,495 yards, operated by the City of Dearborn Recreation & Parks Department. The course hosts tee times, leagues, and events and provides visitor information through its site and related pages. Located in Dearborn, the course offers traditional public golf facilities and historic significance within the community.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Warner Bowen

Opened

1923

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dearborn Hills

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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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Sink Every Mid Putt

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Pick Landing Spot

Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Accuracy31%

Distance Control22%

Alignment20%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills

Scoring35%

Accuracy17%

Alignment12%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Dearborn Hills

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dearborn Hills. 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

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it close: set up par or better every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Scoring42%

Accuracy29%

Precision10%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control22%

Aim17%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Aim20%

Distance Control17%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Precision16%

Distance Control16%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills

Aim34%

Scoring18%

Precision16%

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Precision Mid-Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring23%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy22%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Precision Wedges

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy16%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring24%

Distance Control21%

Precision18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Dearborn Hills

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 Dearborn Hills

Get answers to common questions about playing Dearborn Hills and what to expect.

How difficult is Dearborn Hills for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Dearborn Hills technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 60.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dearborn Hills?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Dearborn Hills?

With a course rating of 70 and par 60, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 60 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Dearborn Hills and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Dearborn Hills 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 Dearborn Hills strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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