50% match
For BLUE tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fern Hill Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Fern Hill Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fern Hill Gc, 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 24%Aim 19%Precision 15%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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
35.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fern Hill Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fern Hill Gc.
Contact Information
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
17600 Clinton River Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038, USA
Course Description
Fern Hill Golf Club is a wedding venue and golf club located in Clinton Township, Michigan. The property serves as a banquet center and event space for weddings, receptions, corporate and social events, luncheons, and golf outings. It features wedding and event facilities alongside a golf course and has a grill on-site known as Floodz Grill, offering a range of dining options for events. The venue markets itself as a destination for both outdoor ceremonies and indoor celebrations in the metro Detroit area.
wedding venue • banquet center • golf outings • outdoor ceremonies • corporate events • receptions • luncheons • event space • floodz grill • clinton township • michigan • golf club • weddings • social events • dining for events • outdoor events • corporate outings • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(885 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 Fern Hill Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tee to green precision tests on mostly short par fours where control avoids bogeys, plus added risk on select tougher par fours and reachable par fives that tempt aggressive play.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705700 yards5212 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 369 | 135 | 326 | 391 | 543 | 125 | 303 | 360 | 2867 | 275 | 518 | 341 | 282 | 189 | 358 | 112 | 354 | 404 | 2833 | 5700 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 704384 yards4009 metersCR 61.2Bogey 79.6Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 39.7 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.9 · Slope 101
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 331 | 98 | 216 | 269 | 372 | 109 | 274 | 263 | 2187 | 243 | 442 | 274 | 236 | 106 | 195 | 100 | 258 | 343 | 2197 | 4384 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705435 yards4970 metersCR 65.4Bogey 86.2Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.0 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.2 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 362 | 114 | 307 | 375 | 531 | 117 | 293 | 350 | 2738 | 258 | 500 | 325 | 272 | 161 | 340 | 106 | 342 | 393 | 2697 | 5435 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735700 yards5212 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.3Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 369 | 135 | 326 | 391 | 543 | 125 | 303 | 360 | 2867 | 275 | 518 | 341 | 282 | 189 | 358 | 112 | 354 | 404 | 2833 | 5700 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fern Hill Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Aim13%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
11 Week Flagship Program for Fern Hill Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fern Hill Gc. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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15% match
For BLUE tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Aim13%
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Get Started79% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Aim22%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim19%
Accuracy14%
43% match
For RED tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
28% match
For RED tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started48% match
For RED tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
66% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Dispersion16%
46% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Aim35%
Dispersion17%
45% match
For RED tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
67% match
For RED tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For RED tees
Shape driver flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics18%
Scoring17%
61% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
68% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
68% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
73% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim19%
Distance Control14%
55% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring13%
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Get Started74% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
52% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim20%
Accuracy11%
66% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into par saves, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy22%
Visualization9%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Master touch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion21%
Aim15%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started53% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Aim15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Scoring14%
40% match
For BLUE tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fern Hill Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Fern Hill Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Fern Hill Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Fern Hill Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 66.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fern Hill Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5042 yards. The back tees extend to 5700.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fern Hill Gc?
With a course rating of 66.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Fern Hill Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5700.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Fern Hill Gc 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 Fern Hill Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5700.0 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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