Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Saginaw Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Saginaw Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Saginaw Cc, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Saginaw Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Saginaw Cc.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
4465 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638, USA
Course Description
Saginaw Country Club is a private, year-round members-only club in Mid-Michigan offering championship golf on a premier 18-hole par-71 course, along with fitness facilities, a swimming pool, tennis courts, dining, and social events. The club emphasizes family-friendly activities, junior athletic programs, and PGA professional instruction, with facilities for custom club fitting, driving range, and short-game practice. Established in 1898, it positions itself as a historic community hub providing golf, dining, wellness, and events for members and guests in the Saginaw region of Michigan.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1898
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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 Saginaw Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 558 | 337 | 371 | 127 | 358 | 363 | 161 | 518 | 415 | 3208 | 157 | 353 | 310 | 188 | 333 | 363 | 395 | 452 | 401 | 2952 | 6160 |
BLACK Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.9 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 558 | 337 | 371 | 127 | 358 | 363 | 161 | 518 | 415 | 3208 | 157 | 353 | 310 | 188 | 333 | 363 | 395 | 452 | 401 | 2952 | 6160 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 49.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 267 | 290 | 110 | 270 | 280 | 136 | 414 | 335 | 2540 | 127 | 290 | 234 | 140 | 276 | 300 | 315 | 413 | 280 | 2375 | 4915 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 493 | 307 | 353 | 118 | 336 | 323 | 150 | 438 | 351 | 2869 | 147 | 337 | 300 | 176 | 317 | 330 | 345 | 442 | 314 | 2708 | 5577 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Saginaw Cc
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 profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Saginaw Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Saginaw Cc. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedMatch clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedWork together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Saginaw Cc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Event #7 - Saginaw Country Club
6/7/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Saginaw Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Saginaw Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Saginaw Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Saginaw Cc technically exacting. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Saginaw Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5538 yards. The back tees extend to 6160.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Saginaw Cc?
With a course rating of 76.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Saginaw Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6160.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Saginaw Cc and how should I play it?
Saginaw Cc 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 Saginaw Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6160.0 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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