51% match
For WHITE tees
Align stance properly, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Natural At Beaver Creek
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Natural At Beaver Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Natural At Beaver Creek, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Natural At Beaver Creek
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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 pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Natural At Beaver Creek.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kevin@thenaturalgc.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
4706 W Otsego Lake Dr, Gaylord, MI 49735, USA
Course Description
The Velvet Dog is a premier dance club in the Warehouse District of Cleveland, offering a downtown atmosphere with sweeping colors, lively music, and upscale amenities. It provides private event spaces, bottle service, and a rooftop patio with a view of downtown.
nightlife • dance club • event space • bottle service • rooftop patio
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(345 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 Natural At Beaver Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from long par fours needing strong tee power and iron control, mixed with short hole birdie looks but high risk of bogeys on key stretches where misses punish scores.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715965 yards5454 metersCR 68.7Bogey 93.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | — | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 496 | 325 | 404 | 394 | 98 | 378 | 314 | 421 | 162 | 2992 | 373 | 498 | 316 | 277 | 118 | 368 | 453 | 145 | 425 | 2973 | 5965 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715616 yards5135 metersCR 67.3Bogey 90.8Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | — | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 302 | 380 | 371 | 88 | 364 | 298 | 397 | 148 | 2823 | 362 | 487 | 283 | 277 | 118 | 330 | 430 | 105 | 401 | 2793 | 5616 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714640 yards4243 metersCR 66.8Bogey 93.6Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 45.8 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | — | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 287 | 307 | 292 | 72 | 311 | 287 | 351 | 127 | 2405 | 331 | 382 | 175 | 262 | 74 | 307 | 320 | 85 | 299 | 2235 | 4640 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Natural At Beaver Creek
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For WHITE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Scoring20%
Trajectory16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Natural At Beaver Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Natural At Beaver Creek. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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74% match
For WHITE tees
Save with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP7 drills
Dispersion23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim16%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision23%
Accuracy13%
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%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
Aim21%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Aim19%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Alignment13%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started27% match
For RED tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For RED tees
Stick flops to green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Precision11%
72% match
For RED tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Alignment16%
67% match
For RED tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For RED tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
63% match
For RED tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP4 drills
Trajectory24%
Scoring21%
Precision20%
45% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring16%
Mechanics15%
80% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
72% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
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%
69% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started72% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
79% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For RED tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision23%
Aim18%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision21%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started62% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring20%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Precision37%
Aim27%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Natural At Beaver Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Natural At Beaver Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Natural At Beaver Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Natural At Beaver Creek technically exacting. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 68.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Natural At Beaver Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5302 yards. The back tees extend to 5965.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Natural At Beaver Creek?
With a course rating of 68.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Natural At Beaver Creek and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5965.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Natural At Beaver Creek and how should I play it?
Natural At Beaver Creek 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 Natural At Beaver Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5965.0 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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