28% match
For WHITE tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control48%
Visualization40%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Links At Bowen Lake
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Links At Bowen Lake Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Links At Bowen Lake, 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 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Links At Bowen Lake
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]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Links At Bowen Lake.
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
12990 Bradshaw St NE, Gowen, MI 49326, USA
Course Description
The Links at Bowen Lake is a public 18-hole golf course located in Gowen, Michigan, set on 150 acres surrounding the 30-acre Bowen Lake. The course features bent-grass greens, five sets of tees, and a layout designed to challenge golfers of all skill levels while highlighting wetlands, meadows, and woodlands. The property includes a restaurant, The Links Bar & Grill, and hosts various tournaments and leagues throughout the season. Open to the public with additional amenities such as lessons and event hosting, the course emphasizes a welcoming environment for both casual and serious golfers.
18-hole golf course • bent-grass greens • public golf course • gowen michigan • bowen lake • wetlands golf • five tees • tee it forward • course tournaments • league golf • golf lessons • bar and grill • recreation • outdoor activities • lake • fishing • boating
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Newcomb
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(350 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 Links At Bowen Lake, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeating long par four demands for tee power and iron precision, where front nine slope edges up difficulty and back nine par fives offer birdie windows amid bogey risks.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716716 yards6141 metersCR 73.4Bogey 99.0Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.9 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 194 | 395 | 458 | 575 | 184 | 438 | 414 | 403 | 3458 | 500 | 356 | 156 | 448 | 407 | 185 | 383 | 334 | 489 | 3258 | 6716 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725678 yards5192 metersCR 73.5Bogey 105.4Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.7 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 159 | 324 | 385 | 489 | 138 | 372 | 341 | 343 | 2880 | 445 | 331 | 122 | 409 | 342 | 139 | 300 | 289 | 421 | 2798 | 5678 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726199 yards5668 metersCR 76.4Bogey 109.4Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.1 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.3 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 174 | 379 | 417 | 530 | 169 | 400 | 380 | 377 | 3190 | 477 | 344 | 135 | 433 | 376 | 156 | 329 | 302 | 457 | 3009 | 6199 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Links At Bowen Lake
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 profile43% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Alignment14%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading9%
14 Week Flagship Program for Links At Bowen Lake
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Links At Bowen Lake. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started49% match
For WHITE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Precision24%
Scoring12%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Dispersion13%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy15%
Precision13%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started43% match
For GOLD tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
27% match
For GOLD tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Precision17%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
47% match
For GOLD tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim15%
Alignment15%
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Get Started70% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy14%
Precision13%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
35% match
For BLUE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
36% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control32%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started67% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Accuracy17%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim26%
Dispersion16%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy10%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Links At Bowen Lake
Get answers to common questions about playing Links At Bowen Lake and what to expect.
How difficult is Links At Bowen Lake for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Links At Bowen Lake challenges consistency. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Links At Bowen Lake?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6197 yards. The back tees extend to 6716.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Links At Bowen Lake?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Links At Bowen Lake and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6716.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Links At Bowen Lake 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 Links At Bowen Lake strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6716.0 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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