Practice Programs

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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

212

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Lac Vieux Desert Gc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lac Vieux Desert 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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%

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
9.8
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lac Vieux Desert Gc

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

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 Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lac Vieux Desert Gc.

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

N5384 US-45, Watersmeet, MI 49969, USA

Course Description

Northern Waters Casino Resort operates as a casino and lodging destination located in Watersmeet, Michigan, offering gaming, dining, entertainment, and golf access in a wilderness setting near the Ottawa National Forest. The resort emphasizes a family-friendly experience with a mix of casino action, accommodations, and recreational amenities, including Lac Vieux Desert Golf Course steps from the casino. It serves guests seeking a northern Michigan escape with resort-style lodging, on-site promotions, and a variety of entertainment options.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bob Lohmann/Mattingly Kuehn Golf Design

Opened

1998

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.4(48 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 Lac Vieux Desert Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for RED

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that pressure iron accuracy on tough ones, mixed with par fives for score chances but bogey traps on back nine edges.
G

GOLD Tee

Gender: MalePar 726488 yards5933 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.6Slope 131

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 133

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453444534364435453443672
Handicap515131117197341218821461610
Yardage352501164256311426504209452317538135215853043751920433739533136488

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lac Vieux Desert 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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15 Week Flagship Program for Lac Vieux Desert Gc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lac Vieux Desert Gc. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Week 103 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–157 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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73% match
For RED tees

Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
Dispersion14%
43% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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53% match
For WHITE tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
72% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Precision16%
62% match
For WHITE tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring23%

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40% match
For WHITE tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy30%
Visualization23%

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67% match
For WHITE tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring15%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For WHITE tees

Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Visualization12%
62% match
For WHITE tees

Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion13%
Scoring13%
70% match
For GOLD tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lac Vieux Desert Gc

Get answers to common questions about playing Lac Vieux Desert Gc and what to expect.

How difficult is Lac Vieux Desert Gc for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Lac Vieux Desert Gc technically exacting. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lac Vieux Desert Gc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5806 yards. The back tees extend to 6488.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Lac Vieux Desert Gc?

With a course rating of 71.3 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 Lac Vieux Desert Gc and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6488.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Lac Vieux Desert Gc and how should I play it?

Lac Vieux Desert Gc 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 Lac Vieux Desert Gc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6488.0 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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