68% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy18%
Aim12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northport Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Northport Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northport Creek 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 28%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northport Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northport Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
355 West 8th St, Northport, MI 49670, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1950
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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 Northport Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats the same nine holes twice with mixed short and long par fours short par threes and one par five per side forcing constant tee shot risks for birdie chances or safe play to dodge blowup scores on hard holes.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706008 yards5494 metersCR 69.4Bogey 94.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 292 | 355 | 186 | 315 | 523 | 320 | 174 | 412 | 3004 | 427 | 292 | 355 | 186 | 315 | 523 | 320 | 174 | 412 | 3004 | 6008 |
B
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705798 yards5302 metersCR 68.6Bogey 92.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 292 | 355 | 162 | 315 | 495 | 320 | 174 | 392 | 2899 | 394 | 292 | 355 | 162 | 315 | 495 | 320 | 174 | 392 | 2899 | 5798 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705630 yards5148 metersCR 67.8Bogey 91.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 278 | 342 | 162 | 293 | 495 | 306 | 153 | 392 | 2815 | 394 | 278 | 342 | 162 | 293 | 495 | 306 | 153 | 392 | 2815 | 5630 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northport Creek 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For WHITE tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Northport Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northport Creek Golf Course. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Distance Control16%
34% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started62% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment17%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy15%
Scoring12%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion22%
Scoring15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Aim15%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control11%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started77% match
For BLUE tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision14%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
34% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Dispersion23%
Aim20%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Trajectory17%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision14%
Aim12%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision30%
Trajectory11%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started78% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
61% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
63% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
67% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
17% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
45% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started62% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Precision18%
73% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northport Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Northport Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Northport Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Northport Creek Golf Course technically exacting. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northport Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5819 yards. The back tees extend to 6008.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northport Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Northport Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6008.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Northport Creek 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 Northport Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6008.0 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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