56% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lochenheath Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Lochenheath Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lochenheath Golf Club, 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lochenheath Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lochenheath Golf Club.
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
LochenHeath Golf Club, 7951 Turnberry Cir, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA
Course Description
LochenHeath is a private, member-only golf club located along Grand Traverse Bay near Williamsburg in Northern Michigan. The 300-acre course, designed by renowned architect Steve Smyers, blends Scottish links-style play with natural terrain, offering a prestigious golf experience in the Traverse City region. The club emphasizes exclusivity with no tee times and low player volume, inviting members to enjoy the scenery and high-quality instruction in a secluded setting. LochenHeath also hosts elite golf instruction and community events, positioning itself as a premier destination for golf enthusiasts in Michigan.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Steve Smyers
Opened
2001
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(152 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 Lochenheath Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for MEMBER 1
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests of power and iron control on extended par fours and fives, where back nine toughness heightens bogey risks through tougher slopes and ratings.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 727278 yards6655 metersCR 77.2Bogey 105.2Slope 150
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 51.7 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 53.5 · Slope 153
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 532 | 240 | 465 | 468 | 310 | 579 | 184 | 378 | 3585 | 559 | 250 | 313 | 466 | 471 | 171 | 444 | 488 | 531 | 3693 | 7278 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726686 yards6114 metersCR 73.3Bogey 100.0Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 148
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 488 | 193 | 419 | 409 | 294 | 553 | 152 | 358 | 3258 | 513 | 217 | 306 | 425 | 434 | 158 | 404 | 457 | 514 | 3428 | 6686 |
M
MEMBER 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726308 yards5768 metersCR 71.1Bogey 97.0Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.0 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 488 | 163 | 344 | 409 | 294 | 553 | 152 | 358 | 3153 | 513 | 165 | 306 | 339 | 434 | 130 | 344 | 410 | 514 | 3155 | 6308 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lochenheath Golf Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
42% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
49% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Lochenheath Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lochenheath Golf Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Visualization15%
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Get Started69% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
18% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
57% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
65% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Precision14%
62% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
61% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
41% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring18%
51% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Alignment14%
66% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Dial in aim, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring12%
56% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started69% match
For MEMBER 1 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Alignment12%
42% match
For BLUE tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started63% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim21%
Distance Control13%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim29%
Scoring28%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
23% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
52% match
For BLACK tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
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Get Started52% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
38% match
For BLACK tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision28%
Dispersion15%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lochenheath Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lochenheath Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lochenheath Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lochenheath Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Lochenheath Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 150.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 77.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lochenheath Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6793 yards. The back tees extend to 7278.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lochenheath Golf Club?
With a course rating of 77.2 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 Lochenheath Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7278.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Lochenheath Golf Club 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 Lochenheath Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 150.0 and yardage reaching 7278.0 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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