Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Michigan Hills Gc

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Benton Harbor, MI, United States
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Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

177

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 Michigan Hills Gc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Michigan Hills 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 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.

17.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lake Michigan Hills Gc

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

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 Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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 Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lake Michigan Hills 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

2520 Kerlikowske Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, USA

Course Description

Golf Digest has consistently rated this hidden gem 4 stars. Many golfers who play Lake Michigan Hills for the first time, comment that they have always seen the course while passing on I-196 and never stopped to play. Their next comment is "I'll be back".Celebrating 40 years of golf, this Charles Maddox Sr. layout has matured into a great challenge for even the most expert of player and yet provides a visually stimulating experience for all.Formed from an apple and pear orchard, Lake Michigan Hills features tree-lined fairways with elevation changes not normally found in the Great Lakes region. With most of its 59 sand bunkers protecting the greens, make sure you take one extra club.Located at the crossroads of I-94 and I-196, Lake Michigan Hills should be one of your top destinations, whether you are located in Chicago, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids or Detroit.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Charles Maddox

Opened

1969

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.3(216 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 Michigan Hills Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for WHITE

Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady accuracy grind on compact par fours that force precise wedges after straight drives, paired with par fives offering birdie bait but blowup traps on key tough holes amid bogey-heavy scoring risks.
G

GOLD Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725117 yards4679 metersCR 70.4Bogey 99.8Slope 124

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.3 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 121

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443544534365443454343672
Handicap115177931113546216814101218
Yardage349322112463265332365125314264741925226013531337428517026224705117

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Michigan Hills 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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% match to course practice profile
31% match
For WHITE tees

Visualize long lines, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min5 HCP7 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion14%

12 Week Flagship Program for Lake Michigan Hills Gc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Michigan Hills 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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Week 63 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Week 73 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Driver

Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feel the yardage: control short iron distance

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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73% match
For WHITE tees

Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For WHITE tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For WHITE tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision28%
Trajectory14%
72% match
For WHITE tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
60% match
For GOLD tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%

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50% match
For GOLD tees

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
72% match
For GOLD tees

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For GOLD tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim27%
Alignment13%
74% match
For GOLD tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
72% match
For GOLD tees

Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%

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59% match
For RED tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy23%
Precision10%
57% match
For RED tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
62% match
For RED tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
61% match
For RED tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring25%
Aim23%

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54% match
For GOLD/RED tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Michigan Hills Gc

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Michigan Hills Gc

Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Michigan Hills Gc and what to expect.

How difficult is Lake Michigan Hills Gc for mid-handicap golfers?

Lake Michigan Hills Gc presents a demanding test. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Michigan Hills Gc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5082 yards. The back tees extend to 6020.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Lake Michigan Hills Gc?

With a course rating of 75.3 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 Lake Michigan Hills Gc and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6020.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Lake Michigan Hills Gc and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Michigan Hills Gc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6020.0 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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