Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Eldorado

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

162

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

Eldorado Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Eldorado, 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 16%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.

18.8
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Eldorado

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| 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 pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Eldorado.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@golfeldorado.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

7839 46 1/2 Rd, Cadillac, MI 49601, USA

Course Description

Eldorado has been voted "Best Value in the Great Lakes"​ and "Best Lunch at the Turn"​ by Great Lakes Golf Magazine. In 2016, Eldorado was ranked the 4th Best Public Course in Michigan by Golf Advisor. Our goal is to provide the best golf experience in Michigan through our pristine course conditions, attention to detail, and unparalleled service. Located just south of Cadillac, Michigan, at the US-131 & M-115 interchange, Eldorado is not only in a beautiful area of Northern Michigan, but it is truly accessible for your convenience. Elevated tees lead to large bentgrass landing areas, which position you for a rewarding approach to Eldorado's generous bentgrass greens. along the way, you will be treated to flowering wetlands, panoramic views, and a meticulously maintained course that is sure to please your eyes. Couple the atmosphere with Eldorado's unparalleled service, and you have a golf destination that rivals any. Our course setup is fit for golfers of all skill levels. With five tee boxes , Eldorado can play as a leisurely 5,000 yard stroll, up to a 7,000 yard challenge that tests all of your golfing skills. No matter the tee box you choose, we can assure that you will be happy you chose Eldorado. Just ask GOLF DIGEST, who gave us a 4-star rating, or previous guests who have extended a 4 1/2- star rating. Not only do we have award-winning golf at Eldorado, but we also have our award-winning Cadillac Grill restaurant. With a diverse menu, and a fully stocked bar, the Cadillac Grill is the ideal 19th hole for your perfect round of golf. Finish your day with a fabulous meal out on our patio. The panoramic view of the golf course provides a tremendous setting for your lunch or dinner. On the course, you can also find award winning food. Our grill, located just outside of the proshop, was voted "Best Lunch at the Turn"​ by GREAT LAKES GOLF. At this pit stop, you can enjoy 1/4 lb all beef hot dogs, Johnsonville brats, and wraps. In case you missed one of our beverage service carts during the first nine, this also provides a great opportunity to restock on your refreshments. Eldorado provides guests with multiple lodging options. With Dozens of cottages on the nearby lakes, and various hotel options, within five miles of our property, Eldorado can cater your stay to your desires. Why be tethered to the property, when you have the beautiful Cadillac area to explore? A multitude of Lakes, miles of trails, and a variety of parks make it easy to spend your entire time in the great outdoors while visiting Cadillac! Please visit our website at www.golfeldorado.com to view our base packages and rates.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bob Meyer

Opened

1996

Google Reviews

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4.5(293 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 Eldorado, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for POWER

Tee Insight:This course forces constant precision on short par fours and threes for easy pars while back nine par fives build bogey pressure through position choices.
C

CHROME Tee

Gender: MalePar 725814 yards5316 metersCR 68.2Bogey 90.1Slope 118

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.8 · Slope 111

Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443445354365434445343672
Handicap515117131173912821814610164
Yardage354261133339327435127470330277647236817231632933349714640530385814

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Eldorado

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 profile
67% match
For POWER tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
73% match
For POWER tees

Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Precision18%

10 Week Flagship Program for Eldorado

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Eldorado. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–45 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–86 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 103 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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48% match
For POWER tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
35% match
For POWER tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
47% match
For POWER tees

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%

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62% match
For POWER tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For POWER tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
58% match
For POWER tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
69% match
For POWER tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For POWER tees

Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Scoring10%
57% match
For POWER tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For POWER tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%

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57% match
For POWER tees

Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
51% match
For CHROME tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
54% match
For CHROME tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
53% match
For CHROME tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Aim29%
Scoring19%
66% match
For CHROME tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%

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74% match
For CHROME tees

Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
55% match
For CHROME tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
80% match
For CHROME tees

Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
63% match
For STEEL tees

Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
44% match
For STEEL tees

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring29%
Alignment27%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Eldorado

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Eldorado

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

How difficult is Eldorado for mid-handicap golfers?

Eldorado is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Eldorado?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6294 yards. The back tees extend to 6774.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Eldorado?

With a course rating of 72.3 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 Eldorado and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6774.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Eldorado 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 Eldorado strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6774.0 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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