Practice Programs

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Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, United States of America
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Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

202

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

Sault Ste Marie Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sault Ste Marie, 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 29%Precision 23%Aim 20%Distance Control 15%Accuracy 11%

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.

21.1
Average HCP
12.3
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sault Ste Marie

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sault Ste Marie.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@saultstemariecc.com

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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

1520 Riverside Drive

Map not available

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jerry Matthews

Opened

1903

Google 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 Sault Ste Marie, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

B

Black/Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 686531 yards5972 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.0Slope 128

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 129

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Par544345340324435444353668
Handicap
Yardage471349370168362487170405407318936438716953839239738218153233426531

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sault Ste Marie

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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11 Week Flagship Program for Sault Ste Marie

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sault Ste Marie. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–24 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 74 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 84 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–107 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 113 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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72% match
For White tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For White tees

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
56% match
For Gold tees

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
68% match
For Gold/Orange tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Gold/Orange tees

Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%

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51% match
For Gold/Orange tees

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
84% match
For Black/Blue tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
41% match
For Black/Blue tees

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%

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45% match
For Blue/White tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
61% match
For Blue/White tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
53% match
For Blue/White tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
27% match
For Orange tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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29% match
For Blue tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
82% match
For Blue tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
72% match
For Blue tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sault Ste Marie

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 Sault Ste Marie

Get answers to common questions about playing Sault Ste Marie and what to expect.

How difficult is Sault Ste Marie for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Sault Ste Marie technically exacting. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sault Ste Marie?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5346 yards. The back tees extend to 6531.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Sault Ste Marie?

With a course rating of 72.3 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 Sault Ste Marie and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6531.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Sault Ste Marie and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Sault Ste Marie strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6531.0 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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