74% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Macatawa Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Macatawa Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 17%Alignment 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.
20
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Macatawa Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Macatawa Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jkuenzli@redwatergolf.com
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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
4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd, Holland, MI 49424, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ray Hearn
Opened
2005
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(442 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 Macatawa Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD/RED
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron approach demands on par fours and short par threes while long par fives create position choices with blowup risks on repeat loops especially building on the back side.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726048 yards5530 metersCR 75.4Bogey 107.6Slope 137
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 |
G
GOLD/RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725408 yards4945 metersCR 71.5Bogey 102.4Slope 131
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 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724960 yards4535 metersCR 69.1Bogey 98.1Slope 123
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Macatawa 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring28%
Alignment23%
53% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills
Trajectory21%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
52% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Macatawa Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
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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64% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Set sights, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
46% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started78% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
59% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
57% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory18%
Alignment13%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
33% match
For GOLD tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Control rollout, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring29%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For GOLD tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
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Get Started65% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment13%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Trajectory24%
Precision22%
42% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision30%
Trajectory17%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
26% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started72% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For RED tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
70% match
For RED tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control27%
Precision11%
69% match
For RED tees
Master touch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
68% match
For RED tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring31%
Aim16%
61% match
For RED tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
18% match
For RED tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
73% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
70% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
66% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
64% match
For RED tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started71% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
56% match
For RED tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring33%
Aim30%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Macatawa Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Macatawa Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Macatawa Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Macatawa Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Macatawa Golf Club?
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.
How long is Macatawa Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6048.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Macatawa Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Macatawa Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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