67% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kent Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Kent Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kent Country Club, 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kent Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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 Kent Country Club.
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
1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505, USA
Course Description
Nestled on 130 pristine acres in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids Kent Country Club is the oldest private Country Club in Michigan. Today Kent is still one of the premier private country clubs in the Midwest evolving into a sanctuary for generations of families who appreciate and value a history of tradition and excellence. A year round family club with amenities including a championship golf course, multiple restaurants, swimming pool, clay tennis courts, and paddle tennis.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1896
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(146 reviews)
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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 Kent Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER/GOLD
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision on tricky par fours with short approaches that reward accurate wedges and irons while punishing misses on top difficulty holes. Bogey risks rise repeatedly from modest tee shots on hard ranked holes leading to recovery pressure.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 715595 yards5116 metersCR 67.7Bogey 91.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 326 | 128 | 397 | 154 | 462 | 360 | 298 | 318 | 2766 | 295 | 362 | 355 | 147 | 384 | 451 | 161 | 334 | 340 | 2829 | 5595 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: MalePar 716025 yards5509 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.4Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.2 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 337 | 147 | 473 | 162 | 469 | 371 | 351 | 368 | 3025 | 302 | 372 | 366 | 165 | 403 | 493 | 165 | 386 | 348 | 3000 | 6025 |
S
SILVER/GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 715791 yards5295 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 326 | 147 | 473 | 154 | 469 | 371 | 298 | 318 | 2879 | 295 | 362 | 355 | 165 | 403 | 493 | 165 | 334 | 340 | 2912 | 5791 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kent Country Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile27% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
76% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Accuracy14%
78% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Dispersion14%
15 Week Flagship Program for Kent Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kent Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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49% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Scoring14%
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Get Started36% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
41% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
49% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
70% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
63% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
69% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
Aim12%
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Get Started78% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
69% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy23%
Green Reading9%
49% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring23%
Dispersion19%
50% match
For GOLD tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim22%
Dispersion9%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Alignment13%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Accuracy14%
56% match
For SILVER tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading12%
63% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
68% match
For SILVER tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
68% match
For SILVER tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring30%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started71% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
66% match
For SILVER tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kent Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kent Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kent Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Kent Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kent Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5810 yards. The back tees extend to 6025.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kent Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Kent Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6025.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Kent Country Club and how should I play it?
Kent Country Club 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 Kent Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6025.0 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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