48% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Paint Creek Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Paint Creek Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Paint Creek 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 28%Scoring 25%Accuracy 15%Aim 15%Precision 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Paint Creek 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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Paint Creek Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
grant@paintcreekgolf.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
2375 Stanton Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362, USA
Course Description
Paint Creek Country Club is a 18-hole semi-private golf destination in Lake Orion, Michigan, offering golf, dining, and event services for members and guests. The club features a Creekside Grill and facilities for weddings, banquets, and other special events, along with member tournaments and leagues. It emphasizes a welcoming, family-friendly environment with amenities including a fitness center and a golf shop, while maintaining a private club atmosphere. The club provides tee time booking and host to various leagues, outings, and dining experiences in the Detroit metropolitan area.
golf course • semi-private golf • lake orion • golf leagues • golf outings • junior golf program • weddings and events • banquets • membership packages • tournaments • tee times • golf shop • creekside grill • catering • facilities dining • event venue • family-friendly golf • community golf club • foreup booking • fitness • country club • event venues • membership • wedding services • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Childs
Opened
1988
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(251 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 Paint Creek Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/RED
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a tight precision proving ground with short par fours and brief par threes pressing wedge accuracy and short game touch. Bogey threats loom large from any approach slip amid constant par protection needs.
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714954 yards4530 metersCR 68.8Bogey 98.9Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 120 | 323 | 311 | 139 | 333 | 312 | 284 | 364 | 2604 | 389 | 91 | 293 | 283 | 300 | 260 | 392 | 240 | 102 | 2350 | 4954 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715827 yards5328 metersCR 74.3Bogey 105.4Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.8 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 526 | 128 | 377 | 376 | 144 | 360 | 354 | 342 | 396 | 3003 | 456 | 138 | 315 | 317 | 330 | 318 | 477 | 328 | 145 | 2824 | 5827 |
W
WHITE/RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715368 yards4908 metersCR 71.6Bogey 101.9Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.8 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | — | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 128 | 323 | 311 | 144 | 360 | 312 | 342 | 364 | 2702 | 456 | 138 | 315 | 317 | 300 | 318 | 392 | 328 | 102 | 2666 | 5368 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Paint Creek 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
64% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Set up par or better, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Precision23%
Dispersion15%
14% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
11 Week Flagship Program for Paint Creek Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Paint Creek Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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55% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
66% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
62% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started64% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Precision15%
65% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
58% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
73% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
68% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For RED tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
72% match
For RED tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
64% match
For RED tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For RED tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision22%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For RED tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started68% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
76% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
Precision13%
67% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
63% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
58% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment26%
Accuracy13%
55% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring19%
59% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
74% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
63% match
For RED tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Green Reading8%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started53% match
For WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy27%
Aim12%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
35% match
For WHITE tees
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min29 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics17%
Scoring16%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment25%
Accuracy17%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Aim29%
Scoring24%
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Get Started52% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision13%
Dispersion11%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Paint Creek Cc
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United States
Paint Creek Country Club Jr. Challenge
7/26/2026
Tournament
Paint Creek Country Club Jr. Challenge
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paint Creek Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Paint Creek Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Paint Creek Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Paint Creek Cc technically exacting. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Paint Creek Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5390 yards. The back tees extend to 5827.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Paint Creek Cc?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Paint Creek Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5827.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Paint Creek Cc 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 Paint Creek Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5827.0 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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