39% match
For RED tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Links At Hunters Ridge
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Links At Hunters Ridge Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Links At Hunters Ridge, 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 26%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
29.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Links At Hunters Ridge
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Links At Hunters Ridge.
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
8101 Byron Rd, Howell, MI 48855, USA
Course Description
The Links at Hunters Ridge is an 18-hole public golf course located in Howell, Michigan, offering a scenic, north-woods-style round designed by Jerry Mathews. The course features four sets of tees, rolling countryside, and well-placed bunkers to provide a challenging yet fair experience for golfers of all skill levels. It hosts leagues, outings, and events, and offers memberships for season-long play along with stay-and-play and gift card options. The venue attracts golfers from Michigan and neighboring states, providing public access and event services for groups and tournaments.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews
Opened
1995
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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 Hunters Ridge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant precision on shorter par fours with wedge irons and measured par five lays, while back nine slope hikes bogey risks on key long holes.No numbers unless essential
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715929 yards5421 metersCR 74.3Bogey 104.9Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.0 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 384 | 153 | 349 | 176 | 495 | 131 | 448 | 333 | 2816 | 374 | 177 | 490 | 314 | 335 | 345 | 386 | 156 | 536 | 3113 | 5929 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714629 yards4233 metersCR 66.7Bogey 93.5Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 45.3 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 256 | 287 | 112 | 261 | 116 | 433 | 75 | 353 | 262 | 2155 | 339 | 142 | 422 | 266 | 273 | 278 | 261 | 104 | 389 | 2474 | 4629 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715466 yards4998 metersCR 71.6Bogey 100.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 339 | 128 | 308 | 147 | 485 | 117 | 435 | 304 | 2590 | 355 | 173 | 478 | 303 | 318 | 337 | 324 | 139 | 449 | 2876 | 5466 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Links At Hunters Ridge
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For RED tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For RED tees
Escape successfully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
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Get Started64% match
For RED tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Links At Hunters Ridge
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Links At Hunters Ridge. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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36% match
For RED tees
Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics27%
Precision25%
70% match
For RED tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
40% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment36%
Trajectory7%
51% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
69% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment31%
Distance Control26%
83% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
62% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
70% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
78% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
60% match
For RED tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started51% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Trajectory15%
Scoring15%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
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Get Started59% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring14%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Aim15%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
50% match
For BLUE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring18%
Aim12%
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Get Started32% match
For BLUE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Links At Hunters Ridge
Get answers to common questions about playing Links At Hunters Ridge and what to expect.
How difficult is Links At Hunters Ridge for mid-handicap golfers?
Links At Hunters Ridge is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Links At Hunters Ridge?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5279 yards. The back tees extend to 5929.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Links At Hunters Ridge?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Hunters Ridge and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5929.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Links At Hunters Ridge and how should I play it?
Links At Hunters Ridge 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 Links At Hunters Ridge strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 5929.0 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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