Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Hawkshead.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hawkshead, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Hawkshead.
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523 Hawks Nest Dr, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
HawksHead Links is a golf destination in South Haven, Michigan, offering a championship golf course designed by Arthur Hills, along with on-site dining and lodging options. The property features a driving range, instruction, a restaurant with menus, an inn, and event space, appealing to both casual golfers and hosting outings. The course ranges from shorter gold-tee rounds to a championship layout, with a focus on variety and a classic Western Michigan golfing experience. The venue also promotes social engagement through its E-Club, leagues, and wedding/event services.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills
Opened
1996
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Hawkshead, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | 9 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 451 | 85 | 281 | 379 | 79 | 227 | 331 | 261 | 2390 | 273 | 213 | 326 | 83 | 429 | 343 | 104 | 423 | 305 | 2499 | 4889 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.0 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | 9 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 484 | 122 | 290 | 448 | 121 | 296 | 389 | 298 | 2753 | 326 | 269 | 399 | 133 | 435 | 356 | 133 | 475 | 311 | 2837 | 5590 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.8 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | — | 9 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 500 | 139 | 362 | 458 | 143 | 317 | 411 | 343 | 3034 | 342 | 279 | 414 | 155 | 520 | 407 | 149 | 484 | 355 | 3105 | 6139 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawkshead hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hawkshead. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCenter green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Hawkshead and what to expect.
Hawkshead presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5514 yards. The back tees extend to 6139.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 75.9 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.
Measuring 6139.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Hawkshead is designed as a Parkland layout. 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6139.0 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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