Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Little Pine Nine.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Little Pine Nine, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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Pine View Golf Course is a multi-course golf facility located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, near Ann Arbor. The venue offers Championship and Executive courses, plus the Little Pine Nine, with practice areas, a pro shop, and on-site dining. It hosts tournaments, leagues, and golf events, and provides instruction through PGA professionals, making it a hub for golfers of all skill levels in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area.
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Holes
27
Par
30
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harley Hodges
Opened
1990
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Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Little Pine Nine hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Little Pine Nine hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Little Pine Nine hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Little Pine Nine hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Little Pine Nine. 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.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Sand
Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feel the yardage: control short iron distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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Pinpoint sand shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Little Pine Nine and what to expect.
Little Pine Nine presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 30.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 30, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 30 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Little Pine Nine 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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