41% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forest Akers MSU Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
West Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 17%Dispersion 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.
15.4
Average HCP
8.5
Minimum HCP
28.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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 | 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
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 Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
harri524@rhs.msu.edu
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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
Harrison Road
Course Description
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, comprising multiple colleges and offering more than 400 programs of study across undergraduate and graduate levels. It emphasizes research and innovation with centers and institutes engaging in global impact initiatives and education abroad, serving a large student body. MSU highlights campus life, inclusion, and a broad range of academic and professional programs, attracting students from across the United States and around the world. The university is well-known for its research contributions, Spartan community, and extensive resources like libraries, health services, and student support.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bruce Matthews
Opened
1958
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(189 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 West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated decisions on long par fours where tee power feeds into precise irons, mixing in par fives that tempt birdies but risk blowups if off line. High difficulty ratings mean avoiding doubles hinges on steady ball striking over finesse touches.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726990 yards6392 metersCR 75.3Bogey 101.5Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 51.3 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 592 | 426 | 322 | 338 | 436 | 202 | 546 | 184 | 3469 | 214 | 414 | 227 | 494 | 415 | 394 | 427 | 514 | 422 | 3521 | 6990 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 726402 yards5854 metersCR 71.7Bogey 97.1Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 562 | 389 | 294 | 316 | 394 | 174 | 495 | 163 | 3168 | 165 | 384 | 213 | 460 | 385 | 366 | 399 | 477 | 385 | 3234 | 6402 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725694 yards5207 metersCR 68.2Bogey 92.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 472 | 372 | 279 | 276 | 344 | 145 | 451 | 138 | 2817 | 154 | 346 | 182 | 431 | 356 | 334 | 304 | 428 | 342 | 2877 | 5694 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Scoring15%
10 Week Flagship Program for West
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For BLACK tees
Build drive streaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started72% match
For BLACK tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim18%
Distance Control12%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Scoring22%
Mechanics15%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring33%
Aim26%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control44%
Dispersion14%
Alignment11%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Trajectory17%
82% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim20%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%
Scoring14%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion14%
Alignment14%
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Get Started80% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control12%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion21%
Scoring13%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim21%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Scoring12%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Aim18%
38% match
For GREEN tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
55% match
For GREEN tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Aim13%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
58% match
For GREEN tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For GREEN tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
41% match
For GREEN tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started48% match
For GREEN tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring16%
Aim16%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision24%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West
Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.
How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, West challenges consistency. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6342 yards. The back tees extend to 6990.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West?
With a course rating of 75.3 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 West and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6990.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is West 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 West strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6990.0 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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