Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Katke Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Big Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Katke Golf Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Katke Golf, 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

Scoring 24%Aim 21%Distance Control 20%Precision 18%Trajectory 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.

18.6

Average HCP

11.2

Minimum HCP

30.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Katke Golf

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Katke Golf.

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

10055 Perry Avenue

Course Description

Katke Golf Course is a golf course and store located in Big Rapids, Michigan, offering merchandise, accessories, and services for golf enthusiasts.

golf course • golf store • merchandise • accessories • golfing

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Beard

Opened

1974

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Katke Golf

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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Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills

Aim21%

Precision18%

Dispersion17%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment26%

Scoring23%

Aim20%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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10 Week Flagship Program for Katke Golf

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Katke Golf. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Precision Mid-Irons

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision19%

Distance Control15%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Scoring32%

Alignment26%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP4 drills

Alignment38%

Scoring23%

Aim15%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Accuracy28%

Distance Control20%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision27%

Trajectory15%

Mechanics15%

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Wedge Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control29%

Trajectory19%

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Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control18%

Trajectory18%

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Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Control long iron spin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills

Trajectory29%

Mechanics23%

Distance Control19%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Katke Golf

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

United States•54 holes

NCAA DII Central/Midwest Regional

5/7/2026

Stroke Play

NCAA Division II (Men)

NCAA Division II

men

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United States•54 holes

NCAA DII Central/Midwest Regional

5/7/2026

Stroke Play

NCAA Division II (Men)

NCAA Division II

men

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Katke Golf

Get answers to common questions about playing Katke Golf and what to expect.

How difficult is Katke Golf for mid-handicap golfers?

Katke Golf is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Katke Golf?

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 Katke Golf?

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 Katke Golf and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Katke Golf and how should I play it?

Katke Golf is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Katke Golf 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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