Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Marywood.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
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 Marywood, 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, underneath the hanging string line.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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Marywood Golf Club is a championship golf course in Southwest Michigan, founded in 1926 by Maurice McCarthy. It offers a challenging course with a slope of 132 from the blue tees, and is located near Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Ann Arbor.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Maurice McCarthy
Opened
1926
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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 Marywood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Marywood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Marywood hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Marywood 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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Showing 13 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Marywood. 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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Short Game · Chip
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Marywood and what to expect.
Marywood is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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