61% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mines Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Mines Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mines Golf Course, 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mines Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
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 Mines Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
330 Covell Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1922
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Business Claimed
⭐3.5(235 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 Mines Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of tee precision on short par fours that spike bogey risk if missed, paired with quick par threes and reachable par fives pressuring smart aggression for birdies.
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705357 yards4898 metersCR 65.8Bogey 87.3Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 43.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.3 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 9 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 383 | 350 | 227 | 516 | 272 | 105 | 117 | 304 | 2587 | 309 | 136 | 289 | 394 | 362 | 100 | 388 | 457 | 335 | 2770 | 5357 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704730 yards4325 metersCR 67.3Bogey 93.7Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 9 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 338 | 330 | 198 | 477 | 209 | 91 | 110 | 267 | 2292 | 286 | 82 | 261 | 315 | 324 | 88 | 370 | 417 | 295 | 2438 | 4730 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705357 yards4898 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.0Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 9 | — | 16 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 383 | 350 | 227 | 516 | 272 | 105 | 117 | 304 | 2587 | 309 | 136 | 289 | 394 | 362 | 100 | 388 | 457 | 335 | 2770 | 5357 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mines Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For WHITE tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
16% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Mines Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mines Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For WHITE tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started49% match
For WHITE tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Scoring12%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision21%
Alignment20%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
85% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control29%
Alignment16%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
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Get Started27% match
For WHITE tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
27% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring23%
Alignment11%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control14%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control13%
34% match
For WHITE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy26%
Alignment26%
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Get Started67% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring15%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Aim13%
42% match
For RED tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For RED tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control10%
63% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For RED tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For RED tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started81% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
74% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
65% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim39%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
63% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
80% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Mines Golf Course
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United States
Event #8 - Mines Golf Club
6/9/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mines Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mines Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mines Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mines Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mines Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5044 yards. The back tees extend to 5357.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mines Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Mines Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5357.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Mines Golf Course 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 Mines Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5357.0 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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