61% match
For White tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 17%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.
19.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
34.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs
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
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kristopher@appeldoorns.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
18217 Captive Lake Rd, Garrison, MN 56450, USA
Course Description
Northwood Hills Golf Course is a long-time staple in Garrison, Minnesota, serving golfers from Minnesota and the Midwest since 1969. Reopened in 2015 after renovations by the Appeldoorn family, it emphasizes a family-friendly, affordable, and premier golf experience with a focus on service and well-maintained facilities. Located near Grand Casino Mille Lacs, it offers a traditional and enjoyable rounds for both traditional and non-traditional golfers, with ongoing efforts to restore the course’s original beauty. The course provides seasonal access with events, tournaments, and seasonal passes to engage the local golfing community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Murphy
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(165 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 Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precise tee shots on short par fours that enable wedge scoring but punish misses with doubles, while par fives mix birdie chances against blow-up threats on the key hard ones.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725322 yards4866 metersCR 71.3Bogey 100.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 124 | 270 | 275 | 410 | 147 | 285 | 270 | 420 | 2544 | 330 | 360 | 172 | 302 | 265 | 315 | 274 | 420 | 340 | 2778 | 5322 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725116 yards4678 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 118 | 214 | 270 | 404 | 143 | 274 | 263 | 411 | 2415 | 325 | 351 | 172 | 294 | 240 | 307 | 269 | 413 | 330 | 2701 | 5116 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725988 yards5475 metersCR 75.0Bogey 106.2Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.3 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 128 | 276 | 319 | 448 | 153 | 285 | 357 | 408 | 2727 | 350 | 446 | 172 | 409 | 270 | 387 | 327 | 510 | 390 | 3261 | 5988 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
64% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 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 7–8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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Get Started38% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory12%
66% match
For White tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
76% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring15%
Trajectory11%
64% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
58% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
80% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
52% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision28%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision14%
Scoring13%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
63% match
For Gold tees
Open up and fly, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
45% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics18%
31% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
78% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision16%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs
Get answers to common questions about playing Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs and what to expect.
How difficult is Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs for mid-handicap golfers?
Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5552 yards. The back tees extend to 5988.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5988.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Northwood Hills Golf Course At Mille Lacs strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5988.0 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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