43% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hemlock Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Hemlock Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hemlock Golf Club, 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%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hemlock Golf Club
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hemlock Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
teetimes@hemlockgolfclub.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
5105 W Decker Rd, Ludington, MI 49431, USA
Course Description
Hemlock Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Ludington, Michigan, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Raymond Hearn to harmonize with natural dunes and wooded landscapes. The course offers a unique layout known for its visually pleasing yet challenging greens and fairways, featuring holes with evocative names like Top O’ The Hill and Dune Beast. The club emphasizes a traditional, scenic golf experience with a focus on preserving the natural environment while delivering a high-quality round of golf for members and visitors. Located at 5105 W Decker Rd, the facility showcases Michigan’s coastal golf culture and serves as a regional hub for golf enthusiasts in the Ludington area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ray Hearn
Opened
2001
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⭐4.6(184 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 Hemlock Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four decisions with back nine ramping up risk through tougher par fives that punish errors and demand smart positioning.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726965 yards6369 metersCR 73.8Bogey 100.2Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.2 · Slope 153
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 432 | 330 | 302 | 363 | 184 | 558 | 475 | 420 | 424 | 3488 | 433 | 511 | 584 | 198 | 361 | 162 | 404 | 423 | 401 | 3477 | 6965 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726197 yards5667 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 298 | 262 | 301 | 156 | 518 | 412 | 370 | 386 | 3091 | 399 | 462 | 506 | 154 | 329 | 145 | 368 | 371 | 372 | 3106 | 6197 |
G
GOLD PLATES Tee
Gender: MalePar 724780 yards4371 metersCR 63.5Bogey 82.9Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.3 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.6 · Slope 103
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 238 | 197 | 230 | 133 | 395 | 292 | 282 | 296 | 2378 | 310 | 354 | 431 | 107 | 268 | 105 | 241 | 288 | 298 | 2402 | 4780 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hemlock Golf Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy30%
Aim11%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Aim17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hemlock Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hemlock Golf Club. 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.
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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started34% match
For BLACK tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Beat streaks, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion10%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started51% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Aim12%
65% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
66% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Set a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
48% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim28%
Scoring14%
61% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
76% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started66% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Aim13%
62% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment17%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
74% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
62% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For GOLD PLATES tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory15%
Precision11%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
38% match
For BLUE tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy20%
Precision12%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started66% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Precision22%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
35% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
27% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hemlock Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hemlock Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hemlock Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hemlock Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hemlock Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5872 yards. The back tees extend to 6965.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hemlock Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 Hemlock Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6965.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Hemlock Golf Club 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 Hemlock Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6965.0 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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