Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
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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
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
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.
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.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
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
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 152 | 358 | 497 | 387 | 140 | 397 | 439 | 282 | 2991 | 316 | 164 | 535 | 394 | 438 | 357 | 413 | 161 | 523 | 3301 | 6292 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 129 | 328 | 464 | 367 | 106 | 346 | 415 | 267 | 2733 | 255 | 141 | 476 | 334 | 367 | 295 | 340 | 122 | 436 | 2766 | 5499 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 138 | 338 | 486 | 374 | 123 | 388 | 423 | 277 | 2874 | 300 | 154 | 523 | 385 | 418 | 350 | 405 | 140 | 505 | 3180 | 6054 |
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 profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMaster driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hickory Creek Gc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
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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