Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Salem Hills Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Salem Hills Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Salem Hills 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
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 Salem Hills Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Salem Hills Gc.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
8810 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168, USA
Course Description
Salem Hills Golf Club is an established 18-hole championship golf course located in Michigan, designed by architect Bruce Matthews and opened in 1963. Known for its picturesque setting and well-maintained greens, the course has a strong following among local golfers and has undergone recent improvements to enhance the overall golfing experience.
golf • golf course • championship • recreation • outdoor sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bruce & Jerry Matthews
Opened
1963
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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 Salem Hills Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 341 | 232 | 578 | 398 | 202 | 463 | 374 | 555 | 3528 | 424 | 421 | 437 | 423 | 180 | 505 | 394 | 204 | 476 | 3464 | 6992 |
GREEN Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 326 | 202 | 483 | 380 | 191 | 430 | 364 | 512 | 3253 | 401 | 407 | 404 | 392 | 150 | 470 | 365 | 195 | 465 | 3249 | 6502 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | — | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 312 | 172 | 463 | 361 | 167 | 398 | 301 | 468 | 2988 | 379 | 393 | 344 | 373 | 137 | 413 | 322 | 157 | 455 | 2973 | 5961 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Salem Hills 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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% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Salem Hills Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Salem Hills Gc. 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Salem Hills Gc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Hills Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Salem Hills Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Salem Hills Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Salem Hills Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Salem Hills Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6476 yards. The back tees extend to 6992.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Salem Hills Gc?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Salem Hills Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6992.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Salem Hills Gc and how should I play it?
Salem Hills 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 Salem Hills Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6992.0 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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