48% match
For WHITE tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sawmill Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Sawmill Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sawmill 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 24%Aim 21%Precision 20%Scoring 19%Accuracy 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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sawmill Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is 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 Sawmill Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
adam@thesawmill.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
19 Sawmill Blvd, Saginaw, MI 48603, USA
Course Description
The Sawmill Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Saginaw Township, Michigan, offering a championship layout set among wetlands, pine groves, and strategic bunkers. The course, designed by John Sanford Jr., provides a challenge for skilled players while accommodating various skill levels, and it features a full driving range and practice area. The club emphasizes hosting leagues and outings, with additional amenities including a pub and grill and a pro shop. Located in Mid-Michigan, it serves avid golfers and group events in the Saginaw area and surrounding communities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Sanford
Opened
1997
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(253 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 Sawmill Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:You will repeatedly dial in irons for short par fours and threes under pressure from high difficulty ratings, facing score risks on top handicap holes amid birdie shots on reachable fives.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725172 yards4729 metersCR 71.1Bogey 102.0Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 51.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 143 | 271 | 257 | 290 | 415 | 371 | 138 | 395 | 2620 | 421 | 152 | 214 | 298 | 318 | 132 | 282 | 321 | 414 | 2552 | 5172 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724873 yards4456 metersCR 69.4Bogey 98.7Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 143 | 263 | 246 | 280 | 395 | 364 | 130 | 385 | 2534 | 411 | 146 | 207 | 234 | 238 | 111 | 275 | 316 | 401 | 2339 | 4873 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725761 yards5268 metersCR 73.7Bogey 106.5Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.8 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 182 | 303 | 275 | 361 | 435 | 409 | 145 | 429 | 2897 | 464 | 171 | 281 | 310 | 336 | 150 | 336 | 359 | 457 | 2864 | 5761 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sawmill 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For WHITE tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sawmill Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sawmill 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)
Control Distance
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 · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started35% match
For WHITE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Scoring14%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Aim26%
Dispersion18%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring29%
Alignment18%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
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Get Started55% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision32%
Alignment13%
30% match
For RED tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
30% match
For RED tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
47% match
For RED tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
71% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control15%
Aim12%
20% match
For RED tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
20% match
For RED tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
43% match
For RED tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision25%
Mechanics22%
39% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For RED tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring30%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started64% match
For RED tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
78% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
56% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
74% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
62% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
68% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Aim18%
50% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
65% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion11%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control16%
Precision12%
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Get Started52% match
For GOLD tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Dispersion11%
84% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sawmill Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Sawmill Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Sawmill Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Sawmill Gc presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sawmill Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5317 yards. The back tees extend to 5761.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sawmill Gc?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Sawmill Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5761.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Sawmill Gc and how should I play it?
Sawmill 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 Sawmill Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 5761.0 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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