Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pilgrim'S Run Gc

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

187

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

Pilgrim'S Run Gc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pilgrim'S Run 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 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.

18.3
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Pilgrim'S Run Gc

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Pilgrim'S Run Gc.

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

11401 Newcosta Ave, Pierson, MI 49339, USA

Course Description

Pilgrim's Run is a premier public golf club in West Michigan, located in Pierson, Michigan. The 400-acre course features bent grass greens, multiple yardages to fit different skill levels, and a design celebrated for its tranquility and beauty. The facility offers amenities including range membership, lodging packages, instruction clinics, and various events and tournaments, making it a regional destination for golf enthusiasts. It operates as a full-service, upscale golf facility serving players in and around West Michigan.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

73

Type

Parkland

Architect

Mike DeVries

Opened

1998

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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 Pilgrim'S Run Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for WHITE

Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating pressure on iron accuracy for par four approaches and smart play on par fives, with back nine raising risks through higher ratings and slopes.
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GOLD Tee

Gender: MalePar 737092 yards6485 metersCR 74.7Bogey 101.2Slope 143

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 136

Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 51.9 · Slope 150

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544345344364545434443773
Handicap155117713391118146481021612
Yardage540435427136427498225369380343732154843458043817345435735036557092

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pilgrim'S Run 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 49 Programs

% match to course practice profile
59% match
For WHITE tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
44% match
For WHITE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For WHITE tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
71% match
For WHITE tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim23%
Scoring22%

12 Week Flagship Program for Pilgrim'S Run Gc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pilgrim'S Run Gc. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 23 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 74 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Cup More Often Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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58% match
For WHITE tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For WHITE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Precision18%
26% match
For WHITE/RED HYBRID tees

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
77% match
For WHITE/RED HYBRID tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Aim15%
73% match
For WHITE/RED HYBRID tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim15%
Alignment13%

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68% match
For WHITE/RED HYBRID tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
64% match
For WHITE/RED HYBRID tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
63% match
For WHITE/RED HYBRID tees

Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
71% match
For WHITE/RED HYBRID tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For WHITE/RED HYBRID tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Scoring20%

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53% match
For RED tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy20%
Visualization19%
61% match
For RED tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
34% match
For RED tees

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For RED tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For RED tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
67% 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%
64% match
For RED tees

Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment21%
Scoring10%
64% match
For RED tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%

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81% match
For RED tees

Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
71% match
For GOLD tees

Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Pilgrim'S Run Gc

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United States

Event #30 - Pilgrims Run (Fall Series)

8/4/2026

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Pilgrim'S Run Gc

Get answers to common questions about playing Pilgrim'S Run Gc and what to expect.

How difficult is Pilgrim'S Run Gc for mid-handicap golfers?

Pilgrim'S Run Gc presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pilgrim'S Run Gc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5978 yards. The back tees extend to 7092.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Pilgrim'S Run Gc?

With a course rating of 74.7 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Pilgrim'S Run Gc and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 7092.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.

What type of course is Pilgrim'S Run Gc and how should I play it?

Pilgrim'S Run Gc 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 Pilgrim'S Run Gc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 7092.0 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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