51% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Grand Traverse Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Wolverine Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wolverine, 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 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Alignment 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wolverine
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wolverine.
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
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard
Course Description
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, located near Traverse City, MI, along Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, is one of the Midwest's finest year-round resorts encompassing 900 acres and featuring nearly 600 rooms, suites, and condominiums, and 86,500 square feet of meeting space. The Resort is also home to 54 holes of championship golf including The Bear (a Jack Nicklaus signature course) and The Wolverine (a Gary Player signature course), a full-service spa and health club, a shopping gallery, restaurants and seasonal recreation. Call 800-236-1577 or 231-534-6000. Visit www.grandtraverseresort.com for more information.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Player
Opened
1999
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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 Wolverine, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests the player with constant short iron and wedge demands from par fours and threes that pressure precision, while par fives bring repeated layup choices risking bogeys on tougher back nine tests. Elevated difficulty builds score protection needs around positioning plays.
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725862 yards5360 metersCR 74.0Bogey 106.3Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 354 | 444 | 334 | 147 | 332 | 357 | 452 | 128 | 2876 | 363 | 477 | 154 | 318 | 146 | 308 | 417 | 336 | 467 | 2986 | 5862 |
W
WHITE/YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725359 yards4900 metersCR 71.2Bogey 101.7Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 314 | 444 | 334 | 128 | 332 | 244 | 375 | 107 | 2606 | 330 | 388 | 138 | 318 | 146 | 308 | 350 | 336 | 439 | 2753 | 5359 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724950 yards4526 metersCR 68.7Bogey 98.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 6 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 314 | 431 | 230 | 128 | 256 | 244 | 372 | 107 | 2376 | 330 | 388 | 138 | 266 | 146 | 232 | 350 | 285 | 439 | 2574 | 4950 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wolverine
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Aim23%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
15 Week Flagship Program for Wolverine
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wolverine. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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69% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Aim18%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment23%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
Precision16%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim16%
Scoring13%
46% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
74% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Aim16%
Distance Control11%
39% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started26% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
76% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment26%
Accuracy18%
64% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
Aim27%
51% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy33%
Visualization16%
61% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
62% match
For WHITE/YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
45% match
For YELLOW tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started45% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim28%
Trajectory27%
42% match
For YELLOW tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
63% match
For YELLOW tees
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision16%
Aim14%
67% match
For YELLOW tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Trajectory15%
66% match
For YELLOW tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
78% match
For YELLOW tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
45% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
73% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim18%
Dispersion11%
62% match
For YELLOW tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring26%
57% match
For YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim23%
Precision19%
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Get Started50% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control44%
Trajectory22%
Scoring15%
73% match
For YELLOW tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring30%
Alignment12%
67% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wolverine
Get answers to common questions about playing Wolverine and what to expect.
How difficult is Wolverine for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Wolverine technically exacting. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wolverine?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5406 yards. The back tees extend to 5862.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wolverine?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Wolverine and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5862.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Wolverine 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 Wolverine strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 5862.0 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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