69% match
For SILVER tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Evergreen Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Spruce Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spruce, 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 23%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 14%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
28.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Spruce
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Spruce.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
7880 Mackinaw Trail
Course Description
Evergreen Resort is a full-service resort located just outside Cadillac, Michigan, set on 327 acres and tailored for couples, families, and groups to relax, reconnect, and enjoy nature. The property features comfortable rooms and suites with home-like amenities, on-site dining, and a range of activities including two golf courses, indoor pool, trails for hiking or biking, and winter recreation such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The resort also hosts meetings, weddings, and other events with versatile indoor/outdoor venues and planning services. With neighborhood attractions and northern Michigan scenery, Evergreen Resort positions itself as a year-round retreat in the heart of Northern Michigan.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews
Opened
1954
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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 Spruce, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests via par fours and threes that spike bogey risk without iron control and short game touch. Par fives tempt aggression but handicap indexes warn of lurking trouble.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 715869 yards5367 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.5Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 373 | 170 | 356 | 138 | 383 | 328 | 437 | 338 | 2895 | 349 | 333 | 359 | 134 | 401 | 467 | 372 | 418 | 141 | 2974 | 5869 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715869 yards5367 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.6Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 373 | 170 | 356 | 138 | 383 | 328 | 437 | 338 | 2895 | 349 | 333 | 359 | 134 | 401 | 467 | 372 | 418 | 141 | 2974 | 5869 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714965 yards4540 metersCR 68.7Bogey 97.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 13 | — | 18 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 345 | 149 | 285 | 100 | 297 | 309 | 411 | 260 | 2428 | 268 | 302 | 278 | 112 | 337 | 433 | 349 | 329 | 129 | 2537 | 4965 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spruce
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 profile67% match
For SILVER tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Dispersion15%
37% match
For SILVER tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For SILVER tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Spruce
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spruce. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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72% match
For SILVER tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For SILVER tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
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Get Started74% match
For SILVER tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
78% match
For SILVER tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
61% match
For SILVER tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For SILVER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
28% match
For GREEN tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
75% match
For GREEN tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Precision22%
53% match
For GREEN tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization18%
79% match
For GREEN tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
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Get Started47% match
For GREEN tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Trajectory14%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
75% match
For GREEN tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
49% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started60% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For GREEN tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Alignment12%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Save par consistently, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control14%
47% match
For GREEN tees
Control short iron height, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Scoring15%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For GREEN tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Spruce
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 Spruce
Get answers to common questions about playing Spruce and what to expect.
How difficult is Spruce for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Spruce challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spruce?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5417 yards. The back tees extend to 5869.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spruce?
With a course rating of 74.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Spruce and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5869.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Spruce 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 Spruce strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5869.0 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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