44% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Orchard Lake Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Orchard Lake Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orchard Lake Cc, 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 29%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Orchard Lake Cc
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Orchard Lake Cc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
5000 W Shore Dr, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48324, USA
Course Description
We are proud to have the reputation of being one of the finest golf and country clubs in Michigan. Known for having exceptional standards, Orchard Lake Country Club is in a class all its own. A time-honored Colt & Alison designed golf course, premium racquets facility, a magnificent lakefront and an award-winning food and beverage program. The club is unique in its family traditions and rich in services and amenities.Our Mission is to Build a Quality Personalized Family Club, Dedicated to Service and the Pursuit of Excellence.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
H. S. Colt/C. H. Alison
Opened
1926
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(191 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 Orchard Lake Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing pressure from long par fives that demand smart positioning and power, paired with par fours testing iron control, as the back nine piles on risk through its steeper challenge ratings.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746473 yards5919 metersCR 78.2Bogey 111.9Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.3 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.6 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 471 | 175 | 352 | 403 | 369 | 207 | 383 | 442 | 3183 | 376 | 440 | 520 | 170 | 498 | 420 | 141 | 367 | 358 | 3290 | 6473 |
C
COLT & ALISON Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746148 yards5622 metersCR 76.5Bogey 109.3Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.4 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 471 | 145 | 352 | 388 | 369 | 171 | 353 | 427 | 3041 | 364 | 425 | 445 | 170 | 498 | 349 | 141 | 357 | 358 | 3107 | 6148 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745325 yards4869 metersCR 71.2Bogey 102.3Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 51.3 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 346 | 139 | 341 | 388 | 240 | 161 | 280 | 427 | 2672 | 265 | 420 | 440 | 110 | 422 | 344 | 100 | 275 | 277 | 2653 | 5325 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745904 yards5399 metersCR 74.9Bogey 107.1Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.3 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.8 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | — | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 458 | 145 | 341 | 388 | 312 | 171 | 353 | 427 | 2960 | 364 | 425 | 445 | 110 | 432 | 349 | 132 | 357 | 330 | 2944 | 5904 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orchard Lake Cc
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 profile46% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring16%
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Get Started61% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Orchard Lake Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orchard Lake Cc. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
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≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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18% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Distance Control12%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
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Get Started69% match
For COLT & ALISON tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory13%
Scoring13%
68% match
For COLT & ALISON tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
44% match
For COLT & ALISON tees
Handle tight lies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Dispersion10%
61% match
For COLT & ALISON tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For COLT & ALISON tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
48% match
For COLT & ALISON tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision29%
Distance Control13%
24% match
For WHITE tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Scoring14%
34% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started60% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy39%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
77% match
For RED tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For RED tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring30%
Alignment15%
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Get Started51% match
For RED tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
48% match
For RED tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
72% match
For RED tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
39% match
For RED tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
68% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
64% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
68% 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%
73% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Lake Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Orchard Lake Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Orchard Lake Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Orchard Lake Cc presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 78.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orchard Lake Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5899 yards. The back tees extend to 6473.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Orchard Lake Cc?
With a course rating of 78.2 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 Orchard Lake Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6473.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Orchard Lake Cc and how should I play it?
Orchard Lake Cc 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 Orchard Lake Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6473.0 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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