55% match
For SILVER tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portage Lake Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Portage Lake Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portage Lake 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 26%Scoring 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.
17.6
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portage Lake Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portage Lake 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
46789 US-41, Houghton, MI 49931, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1920
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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 Portage Lake Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on iron control for short par fours that tempt risks but spike bogeys on tough spots. Front nine ratings raise repeated threats to even scores with back nine easing slightly.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725251 yards4802 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.9Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 470 | 324 | 105 | 321 | 322 | 458 | 181 | 290 | 2788 | 290 | 293 | 243 | 226 | 90 | 148 | 285 | 453 | 435 | 2463 | 5251 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726029 yards5513 metersCR 75.1Bogey 107.2Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.7 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 504 | 354 | 123 | 395 | 406 | 537 | 193 | 328 | 3167 | 363 | 339 | 306 | 266 | 100 | 158 | 339 | 492 | 499 | 2862 | 6029 |
S
SILVER/GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725624 yards5143 metersCR 72.8Bogey 103.1Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.2 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 470 | 324 | 123 | 321 | 322 | 537 | 193 | 328 | 2945 | 290 | 293 | 306 | 266 | 100 | 158 | 339 | 492 | 435 | 2679 | 5624 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portage Lake 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 profile72% match
For SILVER tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
73% match
For SILVER tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Portage Lake Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portage Lake 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Short Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For SILVER tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started67% match
For SILVER tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
66% match
For SILVER tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
Aim14%
64% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
74% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring27%
Alignment11%
62% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
85% match
For SILVER tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Precision12%
60% match
For SILVER tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Aim19%
77% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
43% match
For GOLD tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
52% match
For GOLD tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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Get Started82% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into par saves, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Scoring21%
62% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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Get Started44% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Save par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion17%
Precision14%
61% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
60% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
55% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
72% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
61% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
70% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started54% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment30%
Accuracy24%
54% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
79% match
For SILVER/GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portage Lake Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Portage Lake Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Portage Lake Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Portage Lake Gc presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portage Lake Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5640 yards. The back tees extend to 6029.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portage Lake Gc?
With a course rating of 75.1 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 Portage Lake Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6029.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Portage Lake Gc and how should I play it?
Portage Lake 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 Portage Lake Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6029.0 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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