60% match
For COMBO tees
Commit to the aim, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fortress
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Fortress Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fortress, 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.
20.1
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fortress
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fortress.
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
950 Flint St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734, USA
Course Description
Welcome to our world famous Zehnder's of Frankenmuth restaurant, The Fortress championship golf course, Splash Village Hotel and Indoor waterpark, and Zehnder's Marketplace, unique retail shops. Eat, sleep, shop, and play in the warm and inviting atmosphere of Frankenmuth, MI, one of Michigan's top family attractions. Take a day and visit us in Frankenmuth, MI.■ Hospitality abounds with traditional All You Can Eat Family Style Chicken dinners at Zehnder's of Frankenmuth Restaurant.■ Oversized greens and a rolling terrain make the 18-hole championship public golf course, The Fortress of Frankenmuth an enjoyable challenge.■ Get into the swim of things at Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel & Waterpark in Frankenmuth, Mid Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, with 50,000 square feet of indoor aquatic family fun, thrilling 4-story waterslides and 178 hotel rooms including 32 guest rooms featuring a panoramic view of the park and 74 luxurious family suites.■ Visit Zehnder's Marketplace or shop online at www.zehndersstore.com for an array of delightful confections and Zehnder's private label products, including our famous seasonings, breads and wines. For a unique dining experience visit Z Chef's Cafe, located in Zehnder's Marketplace.■ Reward yourself with a free birthday dinner during the month of your birthday and receive exclusive Frankenmuth discounts and coupons by joining Zehnder's Rewards today, absolutely free! Visit www.zehndersrewards.com for more information.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Nugent
Opened
1992
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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 Fortress, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for COMBO
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles where iron placement dictates bogey risks and par saves. Par fives lure birdie bids but spike trouble for loose position play.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726813 yards6230 metersCR 74.2Bogey 100.5Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.4 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 522 | 167 | 456 | 149 | 353 | 501 | 437 | 409 | 453 | 3447 | 369 | 391 | 209 | 443 | 523 | 350 | 380 | 172 | 529 | 3366 | 6813 |
C
COMBO Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725445 yards4979 metersCR 72.7Bogey 104.9Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.4 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 140 | 342 | 119 | 324 | 390 | 288 | 278 | 325 | 2621 | 336 | 363 | 181 | 315 | 398 | 309 | 333 | 153 | 436 | 2824 | 5445 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724837 yards4423 metersCR 69.4Bogey 99.8Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 49.5 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 82 | 342 | 83 | 275 | 390 | 288 | 278 | 325 | 2478 | 272 | 254 | 109 | 315 | 398 | 239 | 247 | 89 | 436 | 2359 | 4837 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fortress
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For COMBO tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
79% match
For COMBO tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
71% match
For COMBO tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Fortress
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fortress. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For COMBO tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory24%
Scoring22%
17% match
For COMBO tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started70% match
For COMBO tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For COMBO tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
69% match
For COMBO tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For COMBO tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Aim13%
71% match
For COMBO tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Aim15%
54% match
For COMBO tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Aim27%
Scoring23%
74% match
For COMBO tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For COMBO tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For COMBO tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For COMBO tees
Vary landing spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Dispersion12%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Aim11%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim26%
Alignment16%
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Get Started64% match
For GOLD tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control16%
46% match
For GOLD tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim27%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
80% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
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Get Started28% match
For BLACK tees
Visualize long lines, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Set up for success, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
46% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
26% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring23%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
Alignment12%
69% match
For BLACK 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 Started54% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision18%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Fortress
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fortress
Get answers to common questions about playing Fortress and what to expect.
How difficult is Fortress for mid-handicap golfers?
Fortress presents a demanding test. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fortress?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5825 yards. The back tees extend to 6813.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fortress?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 Fortress and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6813.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Fortress 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 Fortress strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6813.0 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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