Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shamrock Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Shamrock Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shamrock Hills Golf Club, 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 Shamrock Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Pitch | 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.
Driver | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shamrock Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
31071 Co Rd 390, Gobles, MI 49055, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bruce Matthews
Opened
1969
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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 Shamrock Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for YELLOW
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 442 | 154 | 323 | 312 | 380 | 342 | 96 | 492 | 2914 | 377 | 324 | 171 | 479 | 194 | 314 | 340 | 159 | 484 | 2842 | 5756 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 45.1 · Slope 106
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 349 | 126 | 283 | 248 | 304 | 311 | 69 | 398 | 2418 | 277 | 254 | 120 | 388 | 122 | 285 | 249 | 134 | 333 | 2162 | 4580 |
YELLOW Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 406 | 130 | 299 | 264 | 313 | 322 | 74 | 412 | 2557 | 338 | 310 | 150 | 439 | 148 | 294 | 271 | 151 | 427 | 2528 | 5085 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shamrock Hills Golf Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Shamrock Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shamrock Hills Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, 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.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Sink All Short Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl Every 6 Ft Putt
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 9 Ft Putts
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Shamrock Hills Golf Club
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 Shamrock Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Shamrock Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Shamrock Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Shamrock Hills Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 115.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shamrock Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5168 yards. The back tees extend to 5756.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shamrock Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.2 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 Shamrock Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5756.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Shamrock Hills Golf Club 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 Shamrock Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5756.0 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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