Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Michelbook Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Michelbook Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Michelbook Country 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
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 Michelbook Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Michelbook Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bobm@michelbook.com
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Facilities
Location
1301 NW Michelbook Ln, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
Course Description
Michelbook Country Club is a private golf club located in the northern end of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. It offers membership options, golf facilities, and a beautiful setting amidst vineyards and Oregon wines.
golf club • private club • membership • golf facilities • vineyards • oregon wines • golf • country club • restaurant • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Shirley Stone
Opened
1964
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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 Michelbook Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/GOLD
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.9 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 174 | 363 | 376 | 497 | 169 | 491 | 344 | 571 | 3341 | 381 | 458 | 204 | 373 | 186 | 322 | 373 | 154 | 467 | 2918 | 6259 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 134 | 352 | 342 | 467 | 141 | 439 | 318 | 418 | 2953 | 355 | 392 | 129 | 337 | 130 | 303 | 312 | 122 | 409 | 2489 | 5442 |
WHITE/GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 50.5 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 134 | 357 | 342 | 467 | 155 | 439 | 327 | 418 | 2988 | 368 | 392 | 129 | 352 | 140 | 311 | 312 | 122 | 409 | 2535 | 5523 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Michelbook Country 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileAim for soft landing, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Michelbook Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Michelbook Country 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
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 · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Save par clutch, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
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Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedChip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Michelbook Country Club
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 Michelbook Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Michelbook Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Michelbook Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Michelbook Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Michelbook Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5850 yards. The back tees extend to 6259.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Michelbook Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.4 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 Michelbook Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6259.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Michelbook Country Club 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 Michelbook Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6259.0 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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