56% match
For BLUE tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Indian River Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Indian River Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Indian River 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 25%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 17%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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Indian River Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Indian River Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
johnpaul@pga.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
3301 Chippewa Beach Rd, Indian River, MI 49749, USA
Course Description
Indian River Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole championship golf course located in Indian River, Michigan. It offers public tee times, golf outings, memberships, and a variety of club programs, along with seasonal dining at The Greenside Grille and Stay & Play options. The club emphasizes a friendly, member-owned atmosphere with reciprocal programs and events, welcoming both locals and visitors to Northern Michigan hospitality. Open to the public with a long-standing heritage since 1923, it highlights a walkable layout and family-friendly amenities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(188 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 Indian River Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron accuracy on par fours that claim top difficulty spots, where small errors spark bogeys. Par fives mix in birdie chances but carry penalty risks on their harder examples.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726658 yards6088 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 169 | 374 | 367 | 524 | 421 | 421 | 508 | 142 | 3236 | 402 | 410 | 520 | 174 | 423 | 395 | 505 | 209 | 384 | 3422 | 6658 |
B
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726427 yards5877 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 169 | 362 | 348 | 500 | 402 | 375 | 508 | 142 | 3116 | 375 | 385 | 520 | 174 | 385 | 395 | 505 | 188 | 384 | 3311 | 6427 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726180 yards5651 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 143 | 362 | 348 | 500 | 402 | 375 | 461 | 127 | 3011 | 375 | 385 | 484 | 149 | 385 | 357 | 472 | 188 | 374 | 3169 | 6180 |
W
WHITE/GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725711 yards5222 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 143 | 338 | 296 | 500 | 360 | 327 | 461 | 127 | 2845 | 318 | 321 | 423 | 149 | 351 | 357 | 472 | 162 | 313 | 2866 | 5711 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Indian River 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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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For BLUE tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
9 Week Flagship Program for Indian River Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Indian River Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim28%
Scoring22%
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Get Started62% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision30%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Alignment13%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion15%
Aim11%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
40% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
77% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started61% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Aim11%
73% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
65% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
21% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
43% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
71% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
70% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
75% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision26%
Distance Control24%
56% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
66% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring27%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started70% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
66% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory14%
26% match
For WHITE tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
36% match
For WHITE tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into par saves, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Precision23%
Aim12%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy17%
Aim15%
62% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started30% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
68% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Accuracy11%
79% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
73% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
70% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Indian River Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Indian River Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Indian River Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Indian River Gc challenges consistency. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Indian River Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6184 yards. The back tees extend to 6658.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Indian River Gc?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Indian River Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6658.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Indian River Gc and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Indian River Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6658.0 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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