45% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision24%
Dispersion19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gowanie Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Gowanie Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gowanie Gc, 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
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
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gowanie Gc
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: 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
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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 Gowanie Gc.
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
24770 S River Rd, Harrison Charter Township, MI 48045, USA
Course Description
Gowanie Golf Club is a historic golf facility established in 1910 in Harrison Township, Michigan. It features golf, dining, and special events with a tradition tied to the Detroit District Golf Association (now the Golf Association of Michigan). The club offers member registration, event hosting, and banquet services, serving the local community and golfers in the Detroit metro area. It is operated under Jonas Club Management and maintains a link to the broader regional golf community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Thomas Shoemaker
Opened
1910
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(130 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 Gowanie Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing par four tests where drive and approach precision guard against bogey inflation from top handicaps. Par fives provide offset chances but front nine steepness heightens overall scoring caution.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716331 yards5789 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.8Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 513 | 339 | 182 | 382 | 515 | 211 | 365 | 171 | 3077 | 396 | 468 | 193 | 481 | 411 | 406 | 278 | 410 | 211 | 3254 | 6331 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 715587 yards5109 metersCR 67.4Bogey 89.7Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 17 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 478 | 331 | 152 | 351 | 423 | 155 | 345 | 158 | 2764 | 359 | 459 | 163 | 465 | 320 | 311 | 270 | 322 | 154 | 2823 | 5587 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716105 yards5582 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.4Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 487 | 331 | 167 | 367 | 505 | 195 | 357 | 158 | 2955 | 371 | 459 | 179 | 473 | 397 | 396 | 270 | 405 | 200 | 3150 | 6105 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715587 yards5109 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 478 | 331 | 152 | 351 | 423 | 155 | 345 | 158 | 2764 | 359 | 459 | 163 | 465 | 320 | 311 | 270 | 322 | 154 | 2823 | 5587 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gowanie Gc
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 profile58% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min19 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment10%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Gowanie Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gowanie Gc. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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65% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started53% match
For GOLD tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim41%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Visualization17%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
Alignment14%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Trajectory14%
47% match
For GOLD tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision32%
Trajectory14%
31% match
For GOLD tees
Visualize long lines, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started52% match
For GOLD tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision43%
Scoring31%
Alignment10%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
47% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control13%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started61% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Dispersion19%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control14%
50% match
For BLUE tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Trajectory12%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Precision21%
Distance Control9%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started55% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
82% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Aim15%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gowanie Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Gowanie Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Gowanie Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Gowanie Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gowanie Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5959 yards. The back tees extend to 6331.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gowanie Gc?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Gowanie Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6331.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Gowanie Gc 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 Gowanie Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6331.0 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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