Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Merrill G&Cc.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Merrill G&Cc, 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.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Everything you need to know about Merrill G&Cc.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1604 O Day St, Merrill, WI 54452, USA
Merrill Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course located in North Central Wisconsin, about 15 miles north of Wausau off Highway 64 in Merrill, WI. The course features long fairways with water hazards and strategically placed sand traps, offering a scenic setting for players to improve their game or enjoy a round. The club provides online tee time booking, hosts tournaments and events, and supports junior golf programs and instructional resources through the Pro’s Corner.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Houdek
Opened
1929
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Merrill G&Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 334 | 195 | 467 | 419 | 349 | 381 | 421 | 175 | 3131 | 453 | 434 | 348 | 155 | 509 | 430 | 516 | 161 | 472 | 3478 | 6609 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 325 | 141 | 459 | 340 | 341 | 323 | 404 | 163 | 2814 | 350 | 357 | 338 | 143 | 472 | 358 | 472 | 148 | 444 | 3082 | 5896 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 325 | 185 | 459 | 391 | 341 | 374 | 404 | 163 | 3021 | 430 | 357 | 338 | 143 | 502 | 411 | 482 | 148 | 463 | 3274 | 6295 |
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 Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Merrill G&Cc 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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% match to course practice profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Merrill G&Cc. 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Merrill G&Cc and what to expect.
Players often find Merrill G&Cc technically exacting. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6252 yards. The back tees extend to 6609.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.1 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.
Measuring 6609.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Merrill G&Cc 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6609.0 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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