Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Solitude Links Golf Course and Banquet Center

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Kimball, Michigan, United States of America
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

16

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

96

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

10

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

6

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Fore Lakes Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fore Lakes, 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 30%Scoring 26%Dispersion 14%Precision 14%Accuracy 13%

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.

16.8
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Fore Lakes

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

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Fore Lakes.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

forelakes@advnet.net

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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

5810 Flinchbaugh Road

Course Description

Solitude Links Golf Course & Banquet Center is a premier golf course and event venue in Kimball, Michigan, offering championship-style golf, a banquet center for weddings and events, and on-site dining. Located in St. Clair County near the Blue Water Bridge, it provides stay-and-play packages, golf leagues, and a notable wedding and corporate events venue. The facility features an indoor golf simulator, pro shop, and multiple amenities including a restaurant and banquet services, with seasonally adjusted hours.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Opened

2000

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fore Lakes

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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16 Week Flagship Program for Fore Lakes

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fore Lakes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Sand

Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 14–157 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 163 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Fore Lakes

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Fore Lakes

Get answers to common questions about playing Fore Lakes and what to expect.

How difficult is Fore Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Fore Lakes technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fore Lakes?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Fore Lakes?

With a course rating of 70 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 Fore Lakes and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Fore Lakes and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Fore Lakes strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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