Visualize long lines, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Michigan Hills Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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 Lake Michigan Hills Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
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
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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
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 322 | 112 | 463 | 265 | 332 | 365 | 125 | 314 | 2647 | 419 | 252 | 260 | 135 | 313 | 374 | 285 | 170 | 262 | 2470 | 5117 |
GOLD/RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 322 | 112 | 351 | 265 | 332 | 365 | 125 | 218 | 2439 | 323 | 252 | 227 | 135 | 313 | 325 | 285 | 170 | 214 | 2244 | 4683 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 44.7 · Slope 103
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 216 | 92 | 351 | 219 | 274 | 360 | 119 | 218 | 2129 | 323 | 214 | 227 | 129 | 275 | 325 | 215 | 92 | 214 | 2014 | 4143 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 359 | 125 | 527 | 367 | 361 | 457 | 131 | 373 | 3116 | 505 | 310 | 284 | 166 | 359 | 432 | 344 | 187 | 317 | 2904 | 6020 |
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileChoose a clear target, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feel the yardage: control short iron distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Michigan Hills Gc
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 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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