40% match
For WHITE tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elk Rapids Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Elk Rapids Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elk Rapids 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 23%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
19
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elk Rapids Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elk Rapids Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
elkrapidsgolf@gmail.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
724 Ames St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, USA
Course Description
Elk Rapids Golf Course is a historic public golf facility located on the shores of Elk Lake in northern Michigan. The course offers traditional links-style play and a variety of tee times, with a focus on accessibility for members and visitors alike. The club provides events, leagues, and membership information, as well as course history and local golfing culture in the Elk Rapids area.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1924
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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 Elk Rapids Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers twin identical nines loaded with matching par four clusters that pressure iron and tee consistency, doubling up on familiar scoring traps from those key tough holes.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726002 yards5488 metersCR 69.0Bogey 91.4Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 341 | 357 | 378 | 156 | 373 | 292 | 176 | 448 | 3001 | 480 | 341 | 357 | 378 | 156 | 373 | 292 | 176 | 448 | 3001 | 6002 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 724886 yards4468 metersCR 63.8Bogey 83.8Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.9 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 290 | 271 | 296 | 145 | 280 | 252 | 105 | 382 | 2443 | 422 | 290 | 271 | 296 | 145 | 280 | 252 | 105 | 382 | 2443 | 4886 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725566 yards5090 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.8Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.9 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 468 | 324 | 305 | 354 | 160 | 315 | 268 | 162 | 427 | 2783 | 468 | 324 | 305 | 354 | 160 | 315 | 268 | 162 | 427 | 2783 | 5566 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724886 yards4468 metersCR 67.8Bogey 96.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 290 | 271 | 296 | 145 | 280 | 252 | 105 | 382 | 2443 | 422 | 290 | 271 | 296 | 145 | 280 | 252 | 105 | 382 | 2443 | 4886 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elk Rapids 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile34% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
Accuracy11%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
15 Week Flagship Program for Elk Rapids Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elk Rapids 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Precision22%
Dispersion11%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started34% match
For WHITE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring26%
Aim15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Scoring13%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Precision35%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started48% match
For BLUE tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
40% match
For BLUE tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring26%
Alignment13%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
Aim25%
50% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
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Get Started76% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Precision26%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
36% match
For GREEN tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment19%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started58% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
81% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment32%
Aim19%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Rapids Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elk Rapids Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elk Rapids Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Elk Rapids Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elk Rapids Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5444 yards. The back tees extend to 6002.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elk Rapids Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 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 Elk Rapids Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6002.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Elk Rapids 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 Elk Rapids Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6002.0 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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