Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Medalist Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Medalist Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Medalist Gc, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Medalist Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Medalist Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
lweaver@themedalist.com
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Facilities
Location
15701 N-Drive N, Marshall, MI 49068, USA
Course Description
The Medalist Golf Club is a championship golf course and event venue located in Marshall, Michigan. The club offers a links-style course set on nearly 300 acres with amenities including a bar and grille, wedding and banquet spaces, and facilities for outings and tournaments. It also markets Stay & Play packages and Toptracer range experiences, with online tee times and event information available through its site. The venue emphasizes scenic scenery, a large outdoor celebration area, and comprehensive dining and hospitality options for golfers and guests in southwest Michigan.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Newcomb
Opened
1996
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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 Medalist Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE/WHITE
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 396 | 216 | 563 | 403 | 400 | 186 | 421 | 567 | 3537 | 418 | 424 | 200 | 581 | 382 | 505 | 348 | 175 | 403 | 3436 | 6973 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 377 | 203 | 545 | 357 | 368 | 174 | 405 | 527 | 3324 | 395 | 407 | 181 | 553 | 359 | 486 | 331 | 163 | 375 | 3250 | 6574 |
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 377 | 184 | 526 | 357 | 368 | 160 | 386 | 527 | 3212 | 378 | 372 | 181 | 553 | 359 | 486 | 331 | 149 | 358 | 3167 | 6379 |
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 290 | 159 | 384 | 290 | 287 | 123 | 295 | 423 | 2527 | 342 | 271 | 141 | 448 | 308 | 395 | 303 | 95 | 321 | 2624 | 5151 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Medalist Gc
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Medalist Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Medalist Gc. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on par saves, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Medalist Gc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Medalist Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Medalist Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Medalist Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Medalist Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Medalist Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6062 yards. The back tees extend to 6973.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Medalist Gc?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Medalist Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6973.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Medalist Gc and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Medalist Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6973.0 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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