Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Indian Springs Metropark
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Indian Springs Metropark Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Indian Springs Metropark, 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 Indian Springs Metropark
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | 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.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing 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 Springs Metropark.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Rod.Duffe@metroparks.com
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Location
Indian Springs Metropark, 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386, USA
Course Description
One of America's premier metropolitan park systems, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks have served the people of Southeast Michigan since 1940. Managed by the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, the Metroparks are made up of 13 beautiful parks along the Huron and Clinton rivers in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Visitors enjoy a variety of activities from fishing, to swimming, boating, hiking, nature study, biking, golf, winter sports and so much more! In addition to offering high quality recreational opportunities, the Metroparks are committed to being stewards of our natural resources and providing exceptional field trips, programs and other educational opportunities on science, nature, history and the environment.They're your Metroparks. Stop by some time, and take a walk on our wild side.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
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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 Springs Metropark, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.8 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | — | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 322 | 317 | 135 | 235 | 348 | 340 | 140 | 440 | 2571 | 325 | 378 | 158 | 502 | 358 | 320 | 117 | 429 | 401 | 2988 | 5559 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | — | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 319 | 314 | 132 | 232 | 345 | 337 | 137 | 437 | 2544 | 322 | 378 | 158 | 410 | 355 | 317 | 117 | 426 | 398 | 2881 | 5425 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 55.6 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | — | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 392 | 427 | 177 | 319 | 407 | 368 | 179 | 526 | 3137 | 390 | 389 | 163 | 586 | 390 | 386 | 123 | 471 | 439 | 3337 | 6474 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Indian Springs Metropark
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 profileRepeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Indian Springs Metropark
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Indian Springs Metropark. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Indian Springs Metropark
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Indian Springs PT/Qualifier
6/7/2026
Qualifier - AJGA Junior at Indian Springs
8/2/2026
AJGA Junior at Indian Springs
8/2/2026
Fall Indian Springs PT
10/10/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Springs Metropark
Get answers to common questions about playing Indian Springs Metropark and what to expect.
How difficult is Indian Springs Metropark for mid-handicap golfers?
Indian Springs Metropark is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Indian Springs Metropark?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5950 yards. The back tees extend to 6474.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Indian Springs Metropark?
With a course rating of 77.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Indian Springs Metropark and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6474.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Indian Springs Metropark 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 Springs Metropark strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6474.0 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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