53% match
For ROSS tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. Clair Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
St. Clair Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Clair 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 15%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
28.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for St. Clair Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 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.
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 Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St. Clair Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
scottrich@stclairgolfclub.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
1714 River Rd, St Clair, MI 48079, USA
Course Description
St. Clair Golf Club is a historic private golf and country club located in St. Clair, Michigan. Since 1917, the 18-hole Donald Ross and Jerry Matthews championship course has offered a premier golf experience for members, their families, and guests, with multiple tee options and a focus on preserving tradition and quality. The club also offers dining, banquet, and event facilities, creating a social hub for members and guests alike. The organization emphasizes long-standing friendships, family-friendly amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere within a regional Michigan setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1923
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⭐4.2(133 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 St. Clair Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for ROSS
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a tight precision gauntlet where short par fours and tricky par threes force careful approaches, and the back nine amps up bogey battles on its steeper challenge.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725432 yards4967 metersCR 72.3Bogey 102.4Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 162 | 281 | 365 | 124 | 412 | 433 | 305 | 338 | 2689 | 276 | 334 | 113 | 432 | 328 | 446 | 85 | 392 | 337 | 2743 | 5432 |
R
ROSS Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725674 yards5188 metersCR 73.6Bogey 104.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.4 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 162 | 326 | 365 | 134 | 487 | 433 | 333 | 338 | 2876 | 298 | 334 | 113 | 432 | 328 | 457 | 107 | 392 | 337 | 2798 | 5674 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726058 yards5539 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.8Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.4 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 182 | 326 | 395 | 134 | 487 | 470 | 333 | 375 | 3000 | 298 | 369 | 155 | 479 | 375 | 457 | 107 | 421 | 397 | 3058 | 6058 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Clair 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For ROSS tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
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Get Started63% match
For ROSS tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
51% match
For ROSS tees
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision19%
Mechanics18%
12 Week Flagship Program for St. Clair Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Clair Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For ROSS tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
58% match
For ROSS tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment36%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For ROSS tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For ROSS tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For ROSS tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For ROSS tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
60% match
For ROSS tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
83% match
For ROSS tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
83% match
For ROSS tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Aim15%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics22%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
Scoring15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Accuracy14%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment24%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Precision16%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment27%
Accuracy27%
47% match
For GREEN tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
49% match
For GREEN tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision20%
Accuracy16%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
45% match
For GREEN tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For GREEN tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization27%
Dispersion20%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment15%
Precision15%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion13%
82% match
For GREEN tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing St. Clair Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is St. Clair Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, St. Clair Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. Clair Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5745 yards. The back tees extend to 6058.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St. Clair Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 St. Clair Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6058.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is St. Clair Golf Club and how should I play it?
St. Clair Golf Club 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 St. Clair Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6058.0 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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