Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hickory Creek Gc

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Superior Twp, MI, United States
Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

200

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

Hickory Creek Gc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hickory Creek Gc, 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 28%Scoring 20%Precision 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%

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
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hickory Creek Gc

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

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.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered 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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hickory Creek Gc.

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

3625 Napier Rd, Superior Charter Twp, MI 48198, USA

Course Information

Holes

9

Par

30

Type

Parkland

Architect

Henry Olivieri Sr.

Opened

1988

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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 Hickory Creek Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLUE

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles needing drive then iron precision, with back nine tightening risks on longer holes and key par fives to push bogey tallies higher.
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 726292 yards5753 metersCR 70.6Bogey 95.5Slope 134

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 132

Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 136

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434543454364354444353672
Handicap111359115731718166821041412
Yardage339152358497387140397439282299131616453539443835741316152333016292

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hickory Creek Gc

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 profile
65% match
For BLUE tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
27% match
For BLUE tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

12 Week Flagship Program for Hickory Creek Gc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hickory Creek Gc. 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 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–57 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 124 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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70% match
For BLUE tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For BLUE tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
76% match
For BLUE tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For BLUE tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
66% match
For BLUE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision25%
Scoring10%

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59% match
For WHITE tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring20%
79% match
For WHITE tees

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring31%
Precision16%
60% match
For WHITE tees

Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%

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50% match
For WHITE tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
79% match
For GOLD tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim21%
Precision16%
63% match
For GOLD tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%

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68% match
For GOLD tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
65% match
For GOLD tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For GOLD tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
77% match
For GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Creek Gc

Get answers to common questions about playing Hickory Creek Gc and what to expect.

How difficult is Hickory Creek Gc for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Hickory Creek Gc technically exacting. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 30.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hickory Creek Gc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5896 yards. The back tees extend to 6292.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Hickory Creek Gc?

With a course rating of 70.6 and par 30, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 30 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Hickory Creek Gc and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6292.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Hickory Creek Gc 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 Hickory Creek Gc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6292.0 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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