Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Macatawa Golf Club.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Macatawa 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Macatawa Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jkuenzli@redwatergolf.com
Resident Professionals
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4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd, Holland, MI 49424, USA
Macatawa Golf Club is a private golf and country club in Holland, Michigan, offering members access to six West Michigan courses with a single membership. It operates as part of the RedWater Golf family, providing golf programs, dining, events, and simulators for members and guests. The club emphasizes a country club atmosphere with a focus on member satisfaction and community experiences. Located at 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd, Holland, MI 49424, it serves the greater West Michigan region with a variety of membership options and programs.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ray Hearn
Opened
2005
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Macatawa Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD/RED
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 499 | 129 | 430 | 338 | 281 | 168 | 359 | 385 | 2958 | 393 | 528 | 345 | 175 | 368 | 377 | 328 | 112 | 464 | 3090 | 6048 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.2 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 408 | 129 | 430 | 279 | 281 | 137 | 300 | 310 | 2577 | 317 | 528 | 345 | 139 | 302 | 296 | 328 | 112 | 464 | 2831 | 5408 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 408 | 112 | 354 | 279 | 239 | 137 | 300 | 310 | 2442 | 317 | 427 | 295 | 139 | 302 | 296 | 262 | 101 | 379 | 2518 | 4960 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Macatawa Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileStop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Macatawa Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 40 days 56 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl rollout, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Master touch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Macatawa Golf Club and what to expect.
Macatawa Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5504 yards. The back tees extend to 6048.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 75.4 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.
Measuring 6048.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Macatawa Golf Club 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6048.0 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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