Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Knollwood Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 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
Knollwood Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Knollwood Cc, 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 Knollwood Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Knollwood Cc.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
5050 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322, USA
Course Description
Knollwood Country Club is a private country club in West Bloomfield, Michigan, offering a championship Donald Ross-inspired 18-hole golf course with amenities for members and their families. The club emphasizes social and recreational experiences, including golf outings, tennis, fitness, and poolside cabanas, as well as catering for weddings, mitzvahs, and events with a professional culinary team. Membership provides access to dining, social activities, and family-friendly facilities within a luxurious, private setting. Located on West Maple Road, the club serves the Detroit metro area and surrounding communities.
golf course • private country club • golf outings • weddings • mitzvahs • events • tennis • fitness center • pool • cabana • private membership • family activities • catering • culinary team • event planning • membership benefits • Detroit metro • luxury recreation • club facilities
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/Arthur Ham/Bob Lohmann
Opened
1925
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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 Knollwood Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/BLUE
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 279 | 405 | 126 | 353 | 107 | 388 | 148 | 289 | 2386 | 303 | 291 | 301 | 234 | 389 | 116 | 334 | 122 | 297 | 2387 | 4773 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.3 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 314 | 445 | 141 | 461 | 152 | 478 | 164 | 363 | 2906 | 358 | 291 | 341 | 336 | 454 | 163 | 418 | 168 | 358 | 2887 | 5793 |
WHITE/BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.3 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 279 | 445 | 141 | 461 | 152 | 478 | 148 | 289 | 2684 | 303 | 291 | 341 | 336 | 454 | 116 | 334 | 168 | 358 | 2701 | 5385 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Knollwood Cc
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSquare up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Knollwood Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Knollwood Cc. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Knollwood Cc
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 Knollwood Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Knollwood Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Knollwood Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Knollwood Cc presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Knollwood Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5283 yards. The back tees extend to 5793.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Knollwood Cc?
With a course rating of 75.2 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 Knollwood Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5793.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Knollwood Cc and how should I play it?
Knollwood Cc 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 Knollwood Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 5793.0 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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