Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kaufman Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Kaufman Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kaufman 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
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 Kaufman Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kaufman Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
pinesgolfcourse@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
4807 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, USA
Course Description
Tucked in the suburbs of Wyoming Michigan, the Pines Golf Course is one of Grand Rapids premier public golf clubs, offering 18 holes accommodating to every skill level. Built in 1967 and opened in 1968, The Pines provides a beautiful and unique West Michigan landscape that keeps our golfers coming back year after year. We pride ourselves for our excellent conditions and affordable prices. The Pines is the perfect venue for hosting outings of all sizes and skill levels. Our spacious driving range along with two practice greens allows the perfect atmosphere for practicing your game.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Austhof
Opened
1969
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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 Kaufman Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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GREEN Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.1 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 405 | 309 | 117 | 329 | 301 | 351 | 159 | 357 | 2632 | 327 | 239 | 436 | 108 | 314 | 262 | 431 | 135 | 318 | 2570 | 5202 |
HYBRID Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.5 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 463 | 364 | 156 | 329 | 301 | 453 | 159 | 357 | 2934 | 364 | 327 | 436 | 154 | 314 | 346 | 431 | 135 | 318 | 2825 | 5759 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 56.0 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.4 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 463 | 364 | 156 | 390 | 368 | 453 | 200 | 425 | 3171 | 364 | 327 | 507 | 154 | 389 | 346 | 505 | 193 | 372 | 3157 | 6328 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kaufman 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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% match to course practice profileChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Kaufman Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kaufman Gc. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Kaufman Gc
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 Kaufman Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Kaufman Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Kaufman Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Kaufman Gc challenges consistency. Its 145.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 77.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kaufman Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5765 yards. The back tees extend to 6328.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kaufman Gc?
With a course rating of 77.2 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kaufman Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6328.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Kaufman Gc 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 Kaufman Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6328.0 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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