70% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Maple Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Maple Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Maple Creek 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 29%Precision 18%Scoring 18%Aim 18%Accuracy 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.
19
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Maple Creek 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Maple Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
nick.cononico@maplecreekgolf-shepherd.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
8400 S Genuine Rd, Shepherd, MI 48883, USA
Course Description
Maple Creek Golf Club is dedicated to promoting a memorable golf and dining experience by focusing on family camaraderie, business networking, social golf leagues, charitable events and many other community endeavors. These services to our guests are depicted in our "strive for excellence" tenacity in delivering a 5-star course condition and dining experience to the community at affordable rates.Located with easy access off I-127, midway between Mount Pleasant and Alma, Maple Creek Golf Club, in Shepherd, features golf for all ages and abilities. The Little Salt River meanders throughout and challenges the golfer on several holes. This combination of water, along with hills and valleys throughout the course, creates a challenging and scenic golf experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1970
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(107 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 Maple Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron consistency through repeated par four approaches of mixed demands, while back nine elevates risks with steeper slope and higher bogey rating on clustered tough holes.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726754 yards6176 metersCR 73.6Bogey 98.8Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.5 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 210 | 434 | 385 | 184 | 464 | 347 | 385 | 430 | 3313 | 499 | 139 | 426 | 478 | 389 | 325 | 418 | 217 | 550 | 3441 | 6754 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726091 yards5570 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.8Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 171 | 372 | 338 | 177 | 439 | 333 | 334 | 406 | 3020 | 434 | 129 | 418 | 418 | 329 | 272 | 373 | 197 | 501 | 3071 | 6091 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724885 yards4467 metersCR 69.0Bogey 95.9Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | 15 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 158 | 307 | 314 | 169 | 364 | 293 | 326 | 323 | 2584 | 402 | 123 | 353 | 270 | 220 | 176 | 251 | 146 | 360 | 2301 | 4885 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Maple Creek 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started66% match
For GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Maple Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Maple Creek Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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57% match
For GOLD tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring24%
Dispersion12%
39% match
For GOLD tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Precision20%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim27%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
Precision15%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
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Get Started67% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment29%
Scoring19%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Alignment19%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Precision18%
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Get Started51% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Precision29%
Distance Control13%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control28%
Visualization14%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started44% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment28%
Precision17%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment27%
Precision17%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy14%
Scoring14%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Maple Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Maple Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Maple Creek Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Maple Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5820 yards. The back tees extend to 6754.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Maple Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Maple Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6754.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Maple Creek Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Maple Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6754.0 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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