64% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Doster Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Lake Doster Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Doster 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 27%Scoring 25%Aim 16%Precision 16%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.
17.9
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Doster Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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 Lake Doster Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
raymanfore@gmail.com
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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
116 Country Club Blvd, Plainwell, MI 49080, USA
Course Description
Lake Doster Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course located in Plainwell, Michigan, known for its well-maintained fairways, bunkers, and rolling greens. The club offers a welcoming clubhouse atmosphere with amenities for social gatherings and events, making it a popular destination for both casual rounds and group outings. It provides tee times via ForeUp and hosts membership options with active leagues and social activities, emphasizing a community-centered golfing experience in southwest Michigan.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Scott
Opened
1966
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(190 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 Lake Doster Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course demands precise placement on short par fours for routine wedge approaches while back nine par fives force careful layup choices to dodge score blowups.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725307 yards4853 metersCR 66.7Bogey 88.5Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.3 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 269 | 88 | 267 | 262 | 422 | 294 | 115 | 448 | 2478 | 316 | 448 | 118 | 450 | 384 | 172 | 373 | 276 | 292 | 2829 | 5307 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725307 yards4853 metersCR 71.6Bogey 101.3Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 269 | 88 | 267 | 262 | 422 | 294 | 115 | 448 | 2478 | 316 | 448 | 118 | 450 | 384 | 172 | 373 | 276 | 292 | 2829 | 5307 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724656 yards4257 metersCR 67.7Bogey 95.6Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.5 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 265 | 75 | 190 | 253 | 388 | 287 | 84 | 381 | 2224 | 237 | 418 | 105 | 421 | 255 | 162 | 268 | 274 | 292 | 2432 | 4656 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Doster 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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For GOLD tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
29% match
For GOLD tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics30%
Precision27%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lake Doster Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Doster Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started69% match
For GOLD tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Precision17%
Accuracy17%
66% 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%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Precision13%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim22%
Dispersion20%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started59% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control44%
Precision14%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
53% match
For GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Dispersion19%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control26%
Precision12%
33% match
For GOLD tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
Precision11%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started67% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
52% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
81% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Precision13%
59% match
For RED tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
51% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Alignment17%
61% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
69% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For RED tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started47% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
66% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Visualization11%
54% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
71% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Doster Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Doster Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Doster Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Lake Doster Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Doster Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4982 yards. The back tees extend to 5307.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Doster Gc?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Lake Doster Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5307.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lake Doster Gc and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Lake Doster Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5307.0 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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