34% match
For WHITE tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. Clair Shores Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
St. Clair Shores Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Clair Shores 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 29%Scoring 23%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%Precision 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for St. Clair Shores 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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St. Clair Shores Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
spinazzolar@scsmi.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
22185 Masonic, St Clair Shores, MI 48082, USA
Course Description
St Clair Shores Golf Club is a city-owned, 18-hole golf course located in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. The course, opened in 1975 and designed to accommodate golfers of varying ages and abilities, offers tee times, membership options, a pro shop, and dining at Cranks Bar and Grill. The club also hosts leagues, golf outings, and has a memorial brick program, with various facilities and events for local residents and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bruce & Jerry Matthews
Opened
1975
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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 Shores Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision across repeated par fours where tee shots set up scoring, while par fives mix opportunity with risk and back nine amps steady bogey pressure.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 705965 yards5454 metersCR 68.6Bogey 92.2Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 322 | 329 | 339 | 183 | 355 | 186 | 523 | 328 | 2929 | 366 | 387 | 172 | 494 | 172 | 340 | 434 | 309 | 362 | 3036 | 5965 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704823 yards4410 metersCR 67.7Bogey 96.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 270 | 289 | 293 | 114 | 312 | 131 | 460 | 266 | 2446 | 288 | 317 | 109 | 405 | 122 | 245 | 317 | 275 | 299 | 2377 | 4823 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705279 yards4827 metersCR 70.2Bogey 99.4Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 283 | 311 | 300 | 149 | 325 | 167 | 469 | 301 | 2642 | 332 | 351 | 125 | 428 | 133 | 277 | 367 | 293 | 331 | 2637 | 5279 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Clair Shores 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For WHITE tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy13%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Precision13%
12 Week Flagship Program for St. Clair Shores Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Clair Shores 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For WHITE tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started71% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Aim20%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment24%
Precision12%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim17%
Precision16%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy28%
Alignment22%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Alignment15%
Accuracy11%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
Precision12%
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Get Started71% match
For GREEN tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For GREEN tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment32%
Precision14%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started70% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
53% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
46% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
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Get Started65% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair Shores Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing St. Clair Shores Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is St. Clair Shores Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
St. Clair Shores Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. Clair Shores Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5394 yards. The back tees extend to 5965.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St. Clair Shores Gc?
With a course rating of 68.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is St. Clair Shores Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5965.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is St. Clair Shores Gc and how should I play it?
St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5965.0 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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