Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gentz's Homestead Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Marquette, Michigan, United States of America
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

14

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

70

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

10

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision

Session Durations

6

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+4 more

Gentz's Homestead Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gentz's Homestead, 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 29%Distance Control 22%Aim 16%Dispersion 15%Precision 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.

13.8
Average HCP
7.9
Minimum HCP
27.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Gentz's Homestead

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Gentz's Homestead.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

Giving lessons at Gentz's Homestead Golf Course? Get featured here.

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

353 Gentz Road

Course Description

Facebook is a social networking company that enables people to connect with friends and the world around them through online profiles, messaging, and content sharing. It operates globally as a gateway for personal networks, community building, and digital communication, with additional products and services under the Meta umbrella. The platform emphasizes account creation, privacy controls, and engagement through feed-based interactions and cross-app connectivity. Headquartered and operating internationally, Facebook serves users and brands across multiple languages and regions.

social networking • online communities • messaging • user accounts • privacy controls • advertising policies • content sharing • friend connections • video sharing • multi-language support • global connectivity • social media audience • profile management • digital identity • privacy policy • help center • facebook login • sign up • social media • virtual reality • digital marketing • mobile apps • technology

Course Information

Holes

9

Par

36

Type

Parkland

Architect

Don Childs

Opened

1998

Google Reviews

Business Not Claimed
N/A(0 reviews)
View on Google Maps

Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gentz's Homestead

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.

Filter programs by category (select one)

Showing 14 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

14 Week Flagship Program for Gentz's Homestead

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gentz's Homestead. 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 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Flop

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Short Game · Sand

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 13–144 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feel the yardage: control short iron distance

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Mobile app

Star this curriculum and sync to your phone

Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.

Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.

Unlock Your Golf Potential

Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.

Get Started

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Gentz's Homestead

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 Gentz's Homestead

Get answers to common questions about playing Gentz's Homestead and what to expect.

How difficult is Gentz's Homestead for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Gentz's Homestead challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gentz's Homestead?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Gentz's Homestead?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Gentz's Homestead and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Gentz's Homestead and how should I play it?

Gentz's Homestead is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Gentz's Homestead strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

Nearby Courses

Practice Programs for Nearby Courses

Explore practice programs for courses near Gentz's Homestead. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.

Showing 9 Nearby Courses
49 Programs
10.8 km away

Company logoMarquette Golf & Country Club - Greywalls

Marquette, MI

47 Programs
10.8 km away

Company logoMarquette Golf & Country Club - Heritage

Marquette, Michigan

13 Programs
12.83 km away

Company logoRed Fox Run Golf Course - Red Fox Run Gc

Gwinn, MI

46 Programs
33.25 km away

Company logoWawonowin Country Club - Wawonowin Cc

Champion, MI

15 Programs
57.99 km away

Company logoPictured Rocks Golf & Country Club - Pictured Rocks G & Cc

Munising, MI

48 Programs
71.43 km away

Company logoGladstone Golf Course - Gladstone Gc

Gladstone, MI

46 Programs
72.01 km away

Company logoLake Bluff Retirement Village - Irish Oaks Golf Club

Gladstone, MI

49 Programs
74.02 km away

Company logoTerrace Bluff Golf Club - Terrace Bluff Gc

Gladstone, MI

Same Architect

Courses by Don Childs

Explore other courses designed by Don Childs. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.

Showing 6 Courses

Company logoMichaywe Pines Golf Course

Michaywe Pines Golf Course

Gaylord, MI

Company logoHolly Meadows Golf Course

Holly Meadows Golf Course

Capac, MI