56% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Manitou Passage Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Manitou Passage Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Manitou Passage 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 30%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Manitou Passage Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Manitou Passage Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@manitoupassagegolfclub.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 S Club Dr, Cedar, MI 49621, USA
Course Description
Manitou Passage Golf Club is a destination golf resort located in Cedar, Michigan, offering an Arnold Palmer signature 18-hole championship course. The property pairs a premier golf experience with on-site dining options, lodging packages, and a stay-and-play atmosphere that includes resort hotels, villas, and homes for rent. Visitors can also shop for gifts in the online store and plan outings or events with the golf professionals. The club emphasizes a scenic Michigan Lakes region setting near Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Great Lakes area.
arnold palmer signature course • golf outings • stay and play • resort hotels • villas and homes • lodging packages • dining options • online store • gift cards • lake michigan region • sleeping bear dunes • cedar michigan • area attractions • golf rates • tee times • golf • golf course • recreation • membership • outdoor activities
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(145 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 Manitou Passage Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fives and par fours that punish poor positioning with big numbers. Front loaded toughness forces careful play early while back nine eases slightly but keeps scoring risks alive.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 716598 yards6033 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.8Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.5 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 324 | 180 | 408 | 544 | 431 | 198 | 572 | 392 | 3477 | 550 | 373 | 434 | 191 | 350 | 153 | 413 | 165 | 492 | 3121 | 6598 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716257 yards5721 metersCR 70.4Bogey 95.2Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 318 | 166 | 376 | 517 | 400 | 182 | 555 | 376 | 3295 | 530 | 343 | 414 | 180 | 343 | 139 | 397 | 144 | 472 | 2962 | 6257 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715855 yards5354 metersCR 68.4Bogey 92.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 303 | 149 | 350 | 492 | 377 | 155 | 533 | 348 | 3090 | 499 | 334 | 390 | 155 | 301 | 123 | 383 | 129 | 451 | 2765 | 5855 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Manitou Passage 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 profile22% match
For WHITE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started53% match
For WHITE tees
See landing and roll, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control33%
Visualization19%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
13 Week Flagship Program for Manitou Passage Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Manitou Passage Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics17%
Scoring15%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Scoring11%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
Scoring13%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring11%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Precision16%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
83% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Precision12%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision36%
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started50% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Scoring17%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim29%
Scoring23%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
34% match
For BLACK tees
Control extended rolls, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-27 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion38%
Accuracy33%
Distance Control10%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started86% match
For BLACK tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion19%
Scoring17%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Manitou Passage Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Manitou Passage Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Manitou Passage Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Manitou Passage Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Manitou Passage Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Manitou Passage Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6226 yards. The back tees extend to 6598.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Manitou Passage Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Manitou Passage Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6598.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Manitou Passage Golf Club and how should I play it?
Manitou Passage 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 Manitou Passage Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6598.0 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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