63% match
For WHITE tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Garland Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Monarch Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Monarch, 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 24%Scoring 24%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 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.
18.5
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Monarch
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Monarch.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@GarlandUSA.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
4700 North Red Oak Road
Course Description
Garland Lodge & Golf Resort is a Michigan-based golf destination featuring four courses and varied lodging options. Located in northern Michigan, it offers guest rooms, villas, cottages, and condo-style accommodations alongside dining and resort amenities. The property emphasizes golfing experiences including Fountain, Monarch, Reflections, and Swampfire courses, plus a reversible 10-hole short course called The Sawyer. It targets individual travelers, groups, and memberships with stay-and-play packages, events, and standard lodging packages.
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Course Information
Holes
72
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Otto
Opened
1987
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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 Monarch, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precise irons on par fours that carry biggest scoring risks, with par fives offering birdie chances but demanding layup control amid overall tough ratings.The balanced nines keep pressure steady without easy stretches.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725570 yards5093 metersCR 72.8Bogey 103.6Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | — | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 287 | 161 | 334 | 397 | 122 | 325 | 493 | 330 | 2809 | 450 | 337 | 145 | 272 | 431 | 106 | 384 | 281 | 355 | 2761 | 5570 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724849 yards4434 metersCR 69.0Bogey 97.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | — | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 287 | 155 | 247 | 344 | 83 | 319 | 393 | 238 | 2385 | 395 | 259 | 131 | 262 | 396 | 101 | 319 | 281 | 320 | 2464 | 4849 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726258 yards5722 metersCR 76.6Bogey 109.6Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.7 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.9 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | — | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 364 | 183 | 339 | 446 | 128 | 393 | 507 | 344 | 3113 | 461 | 408 | 160 | 385 | 441 | 112 | 400 | 378 | 400 | 3145 | 6258 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Monarch
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 profile42% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization25%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Monarch
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Monarch. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For WHITE tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
17% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
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Get Started46% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring19%
Alignment12%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy14%
Scoring13%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Alignment13%
Accuracy12%
34% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started61% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
50% match
For RED tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
71% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For RED tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
69% match
For RED tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
17% match
For RED tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
68% match
For RED tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
54% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment24%
Aim23%
66% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
67% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
72% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
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Get Started58% match
For RED tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
65% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
73% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy14%
Aim13%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
52% match
For GOLD tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
34% match
For GOLD tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started79% match
For GOLD tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
42% match
For GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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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 Monarch
Get answers to common questions about playing Monarch and what to expect.
How difficult is Monarch for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Monarch technically exacting. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Monarch?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5554 yards. The back tees extend to 6258.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Monarch?
With a course rating of 76.6 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 Monarch and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6258.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Monarch 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 Monarch strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6258.0 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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