Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Island Hills Golf Club & Resort

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Centreville, Michigan, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

18 Hole (Alternate Tees) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 18 Hole (Alternate Tees), 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Dispersion 16%

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.

20.9

Average HCP

10.8

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for 18 Hole (Alternate Tees)

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about 18 Hole (Alternate Tees).

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

23510 Island Hills Drive

Course Description

Island Hills Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Centreville, Michigan, featuring an 18-hole championship course designed by Raymond Hearn, set around Lake Templene. The property offers world-class golf facilities, stay-and-play accommodations including luxurious golf villas, a top-rated practice range, and amenities for corporate outings and private events. Located in Michigan’s Amish country midway between Chicago and Detroit, it combines scenic golf with lodging, meeting spaces, and recreational options near Lake Templene. The club emphasizes golf education with lessons and clinics and promotes extensive resident and guest services for a full golf-and-res stay experience.

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Course Information

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Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for 18 Hole (Alternate Tees)

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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Eliminate Three-Putts

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Visualize the line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Scoring26%

Aim19%

Distance Control19%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision32%

Distance Control11%

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13 Week Flagship Program for 18 Hole (Alternate Tees)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for 18 Hole (Alternate Tees). 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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 2≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics27%

Trajectory23%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment29%

Aim23%

Scoring20%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills

Distance Control21%

Aim19%

Scoring16%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills

Alignment35%

Scoring20%

Accuracy15%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills

Scoring33%

Aim19%

Distance Control16%

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Pick your line and stick it—long iron accuracy

Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP7 drills

Trajectory28%

Mechanics26%

Precision22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at 18 Hole (Alternate Tees)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about 18 Hole (Alternate Tees)

Get answers to common questions about playing 18 Hole (Alternate Tees) and what to expect.

How difficult is 18 Hole (Alternate Tees) for mid-handicap golfers?

18 Hole (Alternate Tees) is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at 18 Hole (Alternate Tees)?

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 18 Hole (Alternate Tees)?

With a course rating of 70 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 18 Hole (Alternate Tees) 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 18 Hole (Alternate Tees) 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 18 Hole (Alternate Tees) 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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