Practice Programs

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West Bloomfield, MI, United States
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 13%

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.

19.7
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Knollwood Cc

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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

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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

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

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours where tee control unlocks easy scoring but slips lead to bogeys on key par fives and ranked tough holes. Repeated wedge precision and par five layup choices shape the main scoring risks.
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: FemalePar 714773 yards4364 metersCR 68.3Bogey 97.6Slope 125

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 123

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445353534364444534343571
Handicap931171171513512821861441610
Yardage291279405126353107388148289238630329130123438911633412229723874773

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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% match to course practice profile
60% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
29% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

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

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%

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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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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58% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
58% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
76% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Aim11%
66% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%

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67% match
For WHITE/BLUE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
51% match
For BLUE tees

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For BLUE tees

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%

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80% match
For BLUE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
62% match
For WHITE tees

Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%

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59% match
For WHITE tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
65% match
For WHITE tees

Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
67% match
For WHITE tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
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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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