62% match
For BLUE tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pierce Lake Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
Pierce Lake Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pierce Lake Gc, 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 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pierce Lake Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pierce Lake Gc.
Contact Information
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
1175 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
Course Description
Pierce Lake Golf Course is a scenic golf facility located between Chelsea and I-94 in southeastern Michigan. It features an 18-hole championship layout designed by Harry Bowers, with rolling terrain, woodlands and wetlands that provide a challenge for experienced players while remaining enjoyable for casual golfers. The club offers online tee times, memberships, season passes, gift certificates, and an E-Club for special offers, along with information on rates and the course scorecard. Currently, the club notes it is closed for the 2025 season with plans to reopen in Spring 2026.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry Bowers
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(382 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 Pierce Lake Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices on attacking short par fours or laying up long par fives, with back nine raising bogey risks on tougher tests.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726105 yards5582 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 152 | 388 | 473 | 334 | 325 | 159 | 499 | 383 | 3064 | 543 | 325 | 154 | 351 | 128 | 441 | 504 | 401 | 194 | 3041 | 6105 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726105 yards5582 metersCR 76.0Bogey 110.2Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 56.0 · Slope 152
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 152 | 388 | 473 | 334 | 325 | 159 | 499 | 383 | 3064 | 543 | 325 | 154 | 351 | 128 | 441 | 504 | 401 | 194 | 3041 | 6105 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724674 yards4274 metersCR 68.0Bogey 96.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 85 | 316 | 371 | 263 | 258 | 105 | 428 | 278 | 2349 | 462 | 198 | 100 | 283 | 84 | 322 | 424 | 284 | 168 | 2325 | 4674 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725453 yards4986 metersCR 72.3Bogey 103.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.9 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 106 | 363 | 451 | 311 | 291 | 135 | 468 | 331 | 2767 | 494 | 287 | 129 | 291 | 104 | 360 | 466 | 377 | 178 | 2686 | 5453 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pierce Lake Gc
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control12%
51% match
For BLUE tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Pierce Lake Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pierce Lake Gc. 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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55% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started69% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy20%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For RED tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
26% match
For RED tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started67% match
For RED tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For RED tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
59% match
For RED tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
60% match
For RED tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For RED tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Accuracy20%
60% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
65% match
For RED tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Alignment14%
63% match
For RED tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
80% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
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Get Started75% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Scoring14%
64% match
For RED tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision23%
Trajectory11%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Challenge limits, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
37% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment26%
Aim13%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
67% 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%
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Get Started66% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce Lake Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Pierce Lake Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Pierce Lake Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Pierce Lake Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 145.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pierce Lake Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5390 yards. The back tees extend to 6105.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pierce Lake Gc?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 Pierce Lake Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6105.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Pierce Lake Gc 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 Pierce Lake Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6105.0 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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