Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gladwin Heights Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Gladwin, Michigan, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Gladwin Heights Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gladwin Heights, 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 26%Dispersion 16%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.

16.8

Average HCP

9.3

Minimum HCP

33.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Gladwin Heights

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Gladwin Heights.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

3551 West M 61

Course Description

Gladwin Heights Golf Course is a family-owned public golf course located in Gladwin, MI, offering an 18-hole course with rolling hills and tree-lined fairways. It provides a fun and enjoyable golf experience for golfers of all levels.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ernie Kirkowski

Opened

1960

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gladwin Heights

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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Sink All Long Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Aim34%

Scoring29%

Alignment27%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills

Precision23%

Scoring20%

Distance Control19%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Gladwin Heights

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gladwin Heights. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Pick Landing Spot

Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Accuracy29%

Aim20%

Scoring18%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills

Distance Control32%

Alignment24%

Precision14%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision20%

Aim12%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring20%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Control short iron height, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision24%

Mechanics18%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Stick to mid iron line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP4 drills

Distance Control25%

Scoring23%

Accuracy20%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision23%

Scoring15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Gladwin Heights

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 Gladwin Heights

Get answers to common questions about playing Gladwin Heights and what to expect.

How difficult is Gladwin Heights for mid-handicap golfers?

Gladwin Heights is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gladwin Heights?

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 Gladwin Heights?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Gladwin Heights and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Gladwin Heights 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 Gladwin Heights 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.

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