Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Grand Marais Golf Course

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Centreville, IL, United States

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Total Programs

16 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+5 more

Grand Marais Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Grand Marais Golf Course, 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 15%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.

20.1

Average HCP

11.9

Minimum HCP

33.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Grand Marais Golf Course

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Pitch| 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 pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Grand Marais Golf Course.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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mikal@grandmaraisgolf.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

5802 Lake Dr, Centreville, IL 62205, USA

Course Description

Grand Marais Golf Course is a public golf facility in Centreville that operates an revamped 18-hole course and hosts sports clubs, tournaments, and competitions. The venue also features an event rental facility for hosting private and club events, under new management since 2019. It emphasizes serving local families and community members with a focus on recreational golf and events in the Centreville area.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1938

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐3.8(134 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 Grand Marais Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Women's Tees

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of wedge precision on short par fours and tiny par threes, where accurate irons chase steady pars and birdie peeks from reachable fives, but back nine stretches raise scoring caution through tougher resistance.

Red Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725193 yards4748 metersCR 69.4Bogey 96.1Slope 113

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 110

Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 116

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	4	3	5	5	4	3	4	4	4	36	4	3	4	5	5	4	4	3	4	36	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	263	100	420	412	346	108	356	294	326	2625	291	96	305	487	410	290	275	130	284	2568	5193

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Grand Marais Golf Course

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 16 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

38% match

For Red tees

Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills

Dispersion40%

Accuracy30%

Visualization8%

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Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

47% match

For Red tees

Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim39%

Scoring16%

Alignment14%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

72% match

For Red tees

Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim22%

Precision14%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

53% match

For Red tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Grand Marais Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Grand Marais Golf Course. 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≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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Control the height: spin and roll as needed

45% match

For Red tees

Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

15% match

For Red tees

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Keep Ball Near Hole

53% match

For Red tees

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control35%

Visualization22%

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Control the loft: spin and height as needed

56% match

For Red tees

Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills

Trajectory27%

Scoring19%

Distance Control18%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

78% match

For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills

Distance Control20%

Scoring19%

Aim18%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

71% match

For Red tees

Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Accuracy23%

Distance Control21%

Scoring18%

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Land Within 2 Feet

66% match

For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Vary Landing Spot

46% match

For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Distance Control36%

Alignment25%

Accuracy24%

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Land Close To Pin

56% match

For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Aim32%

Alignment23%

Scoring20%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

68% match

For Red tees

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Accuracy19%

Alignment14%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

76% match

For Red tees

Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills

Distance Control21%

Aim18%

Precision16%

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Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

62% match

For Red tees

Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Accuracy16%

Alignment12%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Grand Marais Golf Course

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Marais Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Grand Marais Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Grand Marais Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Grand Marais Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Grand Marais Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5193 yards. The back tees extend to 5193.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Grand Marais Golf Course?

With a course rating of 69.4 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 Grand Marais Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 5193.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Grand Marais Golf Course 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 Grand Marais Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5193.0 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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