Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for El Dorado Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Mason, Michigan, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Red Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Red, 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 26%Distance Control 24%Precision 19%Dispersion 15%Trajectory 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.

14.1

Average HCP

7.3

Minimum HCP

28.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Red

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Red.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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eldorado@michcom.net

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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

3750 West Howell Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jerry Matthews

Opened

1964

Google Reviews

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⭐4.4(292 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Red

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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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Alignment32%

Scoring22%

Aim14%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills

Aim22%

Scoring21%

Distance Control19%

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Red

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Red. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land 2 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control43%

Trajectory16%

Dispersion14%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control17%

Aim17%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Distance Control28%

Aim25%

Precision23%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Trajectory21%

Aim18%

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Distance Control18%

Trajectory18%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Precision21%

Dispersion19%

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Maximize Driver Distance

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Red

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Red

Get answers to common questions about playing Red and what to expect.

How difficult is Red for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Red challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Red?

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 Red?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Red and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Red 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 Red 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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