52% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Michigan City Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
South Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 28%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
35.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for South
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about South.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cmagnuson@emichigancity.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
4000 East Michigan Boulevard
Course Description
Michigan City Golf Course is the public municipal golf facility featuring two 18-hole courses in Michigan City, Indiana. The facility offers practice greens, a golf practice area, a fully stocked pro shop, and a snack shop/bar, with staff of golf professionals to assist players. It allows walking or riding carts and emphasizes accessible public golf with various memberships and promotions, tee times, and event spaces.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1928
Google Reviews
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⭐4.1(163 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 South, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on precise irons for short par fours and threes while longer par fives force careful distance choices, with back nine raising bogey risks through higher ratings.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726192 yards5662 metersCR 69.5Bogey 91.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 337 | 135 | 406 | 532 | 171 | 364 | 484 | 286 | 3090 | 217 | 420 | 310 | 151 | 254 | 495 | 549 | 367 | 339 | 3102 | 6192 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725399 yards4937 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.2Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 326 | 112 | 333 | 439 | 149 | 340 | 440 | 276 | 2763 | 156 | 354 | 225 | 115 | 240 | 410 | 452 | 355 | 329 | 2636 | 5399 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725090 yards4654 metersCR 69.0Bogey 96.1Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 314 | 102 | 328 | 413 | 144 | 335 | 410 | 275 | 2652 | 150 | 290 | 215 | 111 | 228 | 375 | 409 | 342 | 318 | 2438 | 5090 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for South
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 profile40% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
44% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
14 Week Flagship Program for South
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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53% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy22%
Scoring13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision21%
Trajectory11%
59% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision28%
Trajectory9%
54% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Aim11%
57% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision27%
Dispersion12%
26% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion15%
Precision12%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim21%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment24%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Precision17%
81% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment20%
Aim13%
26% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
77% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Build drive streaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory16%
Precision13%
44% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Precision16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment25%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
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Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about South
Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.
How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?
South presents a demanding test. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5641 yards. The back tees extend to 6192.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at South?
With a course rating of 69.5 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 South and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6192.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is South and how should I play it?
South 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.
What features make South strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6192.0 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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