67% match
For BLUE tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Heathlands
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
222
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Heathlands Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Heathlands, 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 22%Precision 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Heathlands
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Heathlands.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@heathlands.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
6444 Farr Rd, Onekama, MI 49675, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Gorney
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(53 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 Heathlands, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout delivers nonstop par four battles needing exact tee and iron play, while par fives mix birdie lures with big trouble on top-ranked tough spots for steady scoring pressure.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726539 yards5979 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.7Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 10 | — | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 173 | 559 | 383 | 445 | 541 | 339 | 191 | 346 | 3378 | 333 | 345 | 175 | 507 | 295 | 169 | 360 | 402 | 575 | 3161 | 6539 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726019 yards5504 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.3Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 10 | — | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 141 | 505 | 364 | 412 | 474 | 326 | 170 | 333 | 3099 | 321 | 306 | 158 | 444 | 287 | 149 | 334 | 364 | 557 | 2920 | 6019 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 724350 yards3978 metersCR 62.5Bogey 82.3Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.5 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.8 · Slope 105
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 10 | — | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 107 | 442 | 281 | 295 | 400 | 226 | 86 | 230 | 2344 | 258 | 226 | 107 | 287 | 170 | 100 | 214 | 257 | 387 | 2006 | 4350 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725184 yards4740 metersCR 66.0Bogey 86.7Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.7 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 10 | — | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 125 | 469 | 303 | 336 | 429 | 290 | 150 | 255 | 2711 | 269 | 292 | 133 | 422 | 230 | 110 | 234 | 299 | 484 | 2473 | 5184 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Heathlands
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 profile58% match
For BLUE tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
Aim21%
36% match
For BLUE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Heathlands
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Heathlands. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For BLUE tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
24% match
For BLACK tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Alignment11%
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Get Started52% match
For BLACK tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
80% match
For BLACK tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
Aim16%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
29% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Aim17%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment24%
Trajectory14%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Precision20%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
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Get Started79% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Precision17%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy16%
Alignment12%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
Aim14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
19% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim32%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started71% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Scoring13%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
47% match
For RED tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
78% match
For RED tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
71% match
For RED tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
60% match
For RED tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision24%
Aim16%
44% match
For RED tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
72% match
For RED tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For RED tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started70% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
Aim19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Heathlands
Get answers to common questions about playing Heathlands and what to expect.
How difficult is Heathlands for mid-handicap golfers?
Heathlands presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Heathlands?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5444 yards. The back tees extend to 6539.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Heathlands?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Heathlands and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6539.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Heathlands and how should I play it?
Heathlands 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.
What features make Heathlands strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6539.0 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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