79% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pigeon Creek
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Pigeon Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pigeon Creek, 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 24%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 18%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
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pigeon Creek
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pigeon Creek.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
chase@golfpigeoncreek.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
Pigeon Creek Dr, Port Sheldon Township, MI 49460, USA
Course Description
Pigeon Creek Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf venue located in West Olive, Michigan. Opened in 2000, it features wide Kentucky Bluegrass fairways and Bent Grass greens in a links-style layout designed for varied skill levels. The club offers four tees, PGA coaching, membership options, golf outings, and a range of events, including social and corporate activities. Visitors can book tee times online or by phone, and explore the on-site shop and photo gallery at the course.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark DeVries
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(289 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 Pigeon Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles where tee precision unlocks pars but flaws breed bogeys, while rare par fives spike trouble via compounded errors on top HCP spots.This course delivers nonstop par four battles where tee precision unlocks pars but flaws breed bogeys, while rare par fives spike trouble via compounded errors on top HCP spots.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716502 yards5945 metersCR 71.0Bogey 93.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 193 | 553 | 439 | 434 | 378 | 135 | 308 | 432 | 3263 | 368 | 183 | 495 | 387 | 368 | 365 | 521 | 211 | 341 | 3239 | 6502 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724953 yards4529 metersCR 67.9Bogey 95.2Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.0 · Slope 115
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 102 | 382 | 364 | 332 | 302 | 105 | 236 | 295 | 2439 | 310 | 102 | 398 | 304 | 300 | 270 | 437 | 131 | 262 | 2514 | 4953 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726152 yards5625 metersCR 75.5Bogey 107.0Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 152 | 545 | 416 | 404 | 362 | 125 | 292 | 415 | 3082 | 356 | 167 | 478 | 362 | 359 | 353 | 508 | 170 | 317 | 3070 | 6152 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pigeon Creek
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 profile65% match
For WHITE tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Aim21%
Dispersion19%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Pigeon Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pigeon Creek. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started52% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy33%
Alignment11%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment30%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started63% match
For RED tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
69% match
For RED tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
72% match
For RED tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
49% match
For RED tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring52%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
60% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
37% match
For RED tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
53% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Accuracy12%
67% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
56% match
For RED tees
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
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Get Started55% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment30%
Aim26%
86% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy14%
76% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision16%
61% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy15%
Aim11%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring21%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim30%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started42% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Alignment21%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment23%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Pigeon Creek
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pigeon Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Pigeon Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Pigeon Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pigeon Creek technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pigeon Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5728 yards. The back tees extend to 6502.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pigeon Creek?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Pigeon Creek and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6502.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Pigeon Creek 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 Pigeon Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6502.0 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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