Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ironwood Links Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
65
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Ironwood Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ironwood Links, 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 Ironwood Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ironwood Links.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
742 North Eifert
Course Description
Beautiful 18 hole golf course in Mason, near Lansing, East Lansing, Holt in Mid Michigan. Casual, fun golf for beginners, seniors, ladies, kids and all levels of golfers. Lansing Area Wedding Venue and Ceremonies
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
64
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ironwood Links
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 12 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Ironwood Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ironwood Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Ball on Dime
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Short Game · Flop
Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Short Game · Pitch
Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Ironwood Links
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 Ironwood Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Ironwood Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Ironwood Links for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ironwood Links challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ironwood Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ironwood Links?
With a course rating of 70 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ironwood Links and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Ironwood Links 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 Ironwood Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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