63% 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 Pinecroft Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Pinecroft Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pinecroft 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 22%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
16.5
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pinecroft Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pinecroft 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
8260 Henry Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616, USA
Course Description
Pinecroft Golf Course is a scenic golf facility located near Crystal Lake in Benzonia, Michigan. The course offers a tranquil, natural setting with rolling greens, bunkers, and mature trees that frame lake views, providing a rewarding yet relaxed golfing experience. The site notes seasonal operations, with closeouts for 2025 but ongoing tee-time bookings for 2026 and an online store offering merchandise and passes such as punch cards and Super Saver cards. Visitors can also explore nearby real estate options and course-related activities through the site’s rates and gallery sections.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lee Stone/Jim Cole
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(157 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 Pinecroft Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where drive quality shapes iron success, alongside par fives that mix birdie rewards with bogey traps, with front nine adding extra sternness from its challenge profile.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726253 yards5718 metersCR 70.1Bogey 93.5Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 205 | 516 | 343 | 303 | 367 | 172 | 378 | 485 | 3113 | 399 | 387 | 429 | 304 | 161 | 376 | 484 | 120 | 480 | 3140 | 6253 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725800 yards5304 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.1 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 172 | 466 | 312 | 269 | 351 | 148 | 356 | 479 | 2881 | 362 | 323 | 399 | 289 | 145 | 359 | 471 | 104 | 467 | 2919 | 5800 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724381 yards4006 metersCR 65.7Bogey 92.2Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 45.7 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 259 | 121 | 371 | 262 | 215 | 241 | 95 | 296 | 366 | 2226 | 226 | 276 | 260 | 243 | 98 | 287 | 304 | 81 | 380 | 2155 | 4381 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725800 yards5304 metersCR 73.9Bogey 104.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.1 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 172 | 466 | 312 | 269 | 351 | 148 | 356 | 479 | 2881 | 362 | 323 | 399 | 289 | 145 | 359 | 471 | 104 | 467 | 2919 | 5800 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pinecroft 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 profile47% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
14 Week Flagship Program for Pinecroft Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pinecroft Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get Started52% match
For BLUE tees
Control woods height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
Mechanics17%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
86% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring27%
Aim17%
14% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control19%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory18%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started69% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment30%
Scoring25%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
39% match
For RED tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For RED tees
Set up for success, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
55% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Dispersion11%
45% match
For RED tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started35% match
For RED tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min29 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics17%
Scoring16%
53% match
For RED tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
76% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
73% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
64% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Aim11%
80% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim20%
Accuracy14%
57% match
For RED tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim37%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
70% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
65% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision24%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started50% match
For WHITE tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecroft Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Pinecroft Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Pinecroft Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Pinecroft Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pinecroft Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5317 yards. The back tees extend to 6253.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pinecroft Gc?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Pinecroft Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6253.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Pinecroft 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 Pinecroft Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6253.0 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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