44% match
For BLUE tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sugar Loaf The Old Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Sugar Loaf The Old Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sugar Loaf The Old Course, 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sugar Loaf The Old Course
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Sugar Loaf The Old Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
4512 S Town Line Rd, Cedar, MI 49621, USA
Course Description
Sugar Loaf is a public golf course located in Cedar, Michigan, known as The Old Course. The course, designed by C.D. Wagstaff, offers a traditional Northern Michigan golfing experience with rolling hills, historic structures, and scenic surroundings. It hosts memberships, seasonal passes, outings, leagues, and events, and provides tee times and an online store for guests and members. The venue emphasizes a historic golfing tradition and community engagement in the Traverse City region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
C. D. Wagstaff
Opened
1966
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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 Sugar Loaf The Old Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests power off the tee repeatedly on long par fours and fives with back nine raising score risk through tough positioning demands.Strategic irons into greens offer birdie looks but demand precision to avoid doubles.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726787 yards6206 metersCR 74.2Bogey 100.0Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.1 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 340 | 357 | 155 | 422 | 195 | 468 | 355 | 565 | 3286 | 410 | 414 | 499 | 322 | 433 | 443 | 179 | 618 | 183 | 3501 | 6787 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 725461 yards4994 metersCR 67.1Bogey 89.4Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 300 | 253 | 128 | 365 | 134 | 392 | 303 | 432 | 2696 | 329 | 294 | 429 | 275 | 376 | 325 | 135 | 466 | 136 | 2765 | 5461 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726118 yards5594 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 320 | 320 | 141 | 402 | 162 | 461 | 340 | 460 | 3011 | 382 | 355 | 478 | 293 | 401 | 350 | 135 | 540 | 173 | 3107 | 6118 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sugar Loaf The Old Course
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 profile44% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sugar Loaf The Old Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sugar Loaf The Old Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started64% match
For BLUE tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment21%
Precision18%
Aim16%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring33%
Alignment18%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Aim16%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy19%
Scoring10%
34% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started59% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
26% match
For WHITE tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch long distances, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Alignment15%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Hit varying targets, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Trajectory18%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Accuracy14%
67% 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%
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Get Started53% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Aim11%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring15%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Accuracy15%
Aim10%
26% match
For GREEN tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Precision15%
58% match
For GREEN tees
Open up and fly, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started54% match
For GREEN tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For GREEN tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring28%
Alignment17%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, 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 Sugar Loaf The Old Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sugar Loaf The Old Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sugar Loaf The Old Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Sugar Loaf The Old Course presents a demanding test. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sugar Loaf The Old Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6124 yards. The back tees extend to 6787.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sugar Loaf The Old Course?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 Sugar Loaf The Old Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6787.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Sugar Loaf The Old Course 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 Sugar Loaf The Old Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6787.0 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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