58% match
For WHITE tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hampshire Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Dogwood Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dogwood, 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%Alignment 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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dogwood
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dogwood.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
29592 Pokagon Highway
Course Description
Hampshire Country Club is a public golf facility in Dowagiac, Michigan, featuring two 18-hole courses: Hampshire and Dogwood Trails. The clubs host public play and have historically served as a venue for Western Amateur qualifying rounds, offering a traditional Midwest golf experience with varied wooded and rolling terrains. The operation is family-driven, with a long-standing presence in Southwest Michigan and a focus on accessible, well-maintained courses for locals and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Duane Dammeyer
Opened
1995
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⭐4.2(215 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 Dogwood, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tee shot tests on par four heavy design where misses raise scores quickly, and back nine hikes risks through steeper challenge markers. Solid irons into frequent short ranges keep birdie looks alive.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726391 yards5844 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 356 | 353 | 176 | 512 | 167 | 361 | 413 | 475 | 3133 | 539 | 179 | 374 | 545 | 350 | 124 | 429 | 315 | 403 | 3258 | 6391 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 724609 yards4214 metersCR 63.3Bogey 82.8Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.5 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.3 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 235 | 294 | 128 | 355 | 58 | 277 | 293 | 402 | 2311 | 340 | 81 | 286 | 390 | 261 | 104 | 266 | 241 | 329 | 2298 | 4609 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725872 yards5369 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.0Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 321 | 336 | 142 | 478 | 155 | 348 | 371 | 459 | 2910 | 513 | 133 | 359 | 507 | 304 | 112 | 385 | 290 | 359 | 2962 | 5872 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dogwood
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For WHITE tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started59% match
For WHITE tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
23% match
For WHITE tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
14 Week Flagship Program for Dogwood
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dogwood. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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46% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Scoring17%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Build drive streaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control13%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Aim15%
27% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
27% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Precision16%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Precision14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Aim13%
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Get Started74% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Scoring15%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
64% match
For RED tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
77% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
69% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring20%
Alignment13%
63% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring17%
Aim13%
46% match
For RED tees
Control wedge loft, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics27%
Precision17%
55% match
For RED tees
Advantage from tee, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment35%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started51% match
For RED tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
61% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For RED tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
69% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring22%
Accuracy12%
70% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment19%
Precision16%
68% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
71% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Precision19%
60% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
63% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy14%
Scoring12%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
27% match
For BLUE tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For BLUE 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 Started65% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring22%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dogwood
Get answers to common questions about playing Dogwood and what to expect.
How difficult is Dogwood for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dogwood challenges consistency. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dogwood?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5500 yards. The back tees extend to 6391.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dogwood?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Dogwood and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6391.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Dogwood 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 Dogwood strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6391.0 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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