70% match
For WHITE tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pine Trace Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
Pine Trace Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pine Trace 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 23%Precision 23%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
20.2
Average HCP
12.1
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pine Trace Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pine Trace Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
matt.kraemer@pinetrace.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
3600 Pine Trace Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA
Course Description
Arthur Hills is one of the best designers today, and Pine Trace is a testament to his accomplishments. This is a beautiful course from start to finish, and every hole offers a different challenge and scenic view. The scenery at Pine Trace is fulfilling to say the least. The landscape of the course is laid so that many natural characteristics are in play. There is much life in the course, as trees mostly isolate you from other holes and the outside world giving Pine Trace a variety in scenery.A common link between Hill's courses is that he designs them for anyone and everyone to enjoy. Pine Trace offers four distinct tee levels that provide enough challenge for anyone. The Championship Tees measure about 6600 yards. The Forward Tees measure about 5000 yards.The conditioning of the course at Pine Trace is of paramount importance to the staff and ownership. Pine Trace strives to provide the finest conditions within the public course sector of Southeast Michigan. Pine Trace Golf Club has been consistently recognized as providing a great value for a good round of golf on a well designed and maintained golf course. We are sure that if you play our course you will feel the same.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.4(200 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 Pine Trace Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of power on long par fives and iron accuracy into par threes and fours, with back nine ramping up difficulty to heighten bogey threats on mishits.This course delivers repeating tests of power on long par fives and iron accuracy into par threes and fours, with back nine ramping up difficulty to heighten bogey threats on mishits.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726610 yards6044 metersCR 72.0Bogey 98.6Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.0 · Slope 149
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 196 | 607 | 337 | 136 | 375 | 183 | 476 | 540 | 3279 | 328 | 340 | 376 | 191 | 543 | 368 | 542 | 215 | 428 | 3331 | 6610 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726347 yards5804 metersCR 71.0Bogey 96.4Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 186 | 590 | 325 | 123 | 358 | 172 | 462 | 522 | 3154 | 316 | 330 | 358 | 181 | 523 | 352 | 519 | 196 | 418 | 3193 | 6347 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724974 yards4548 metersCR 70.2Bogey 100.5Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 155 | 450 | 278 | 88 | 285 | 96 | 420 | 378 | 2472 | 281 | 275 | 266 | 144 | 397 | 285 | 437 | 139 | 278 | 2502 | 4974 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726003 yards5489 metersCR 75.6Bogey 108.5Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.8 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 165 | 560 | 310 | 112 | 330 | 155 | 450 | 483 | 2965 | 308 | 316 | 342 | 167 | 508 | 340 | 499 | 171 | 387 | 3038 | 6003 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pine Trace 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Pine Trace Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pine Trace 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control43%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
33% match
For WHITE tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
58% match
For RED tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
51% match
For RED tees
Flop over hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For RED tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Aim15%
71% match
For RED tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
24% match
For RED tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
49% match
For RED tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
27% match
For BLACK tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started76% match
For BLACK tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy28%
Precision16%
52% match
For BLACK tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim18%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Accuracy20%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision25%
Scoring12%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started66% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Alignment11%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy31%
Aim13%
47% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision25%
Alignment18%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim32%
Scoring16%
37% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
Aim15%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
37% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started41% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision27%
Alignment18%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Precision17%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Trace Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Pine Trace Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Pine Trace Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pine Trace Gc technically exacting. With a slope rating of 144.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pine Trace Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5792 yards. The back tees extend to 6610.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pine Trace Gc?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Pine Trace Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6610.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Pine Trace Gc and how should I play it?
Pine Trace 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 Pine Trace Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6610.0 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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