61% match
For GREEN tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sugar Springs Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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 Springs Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sugar Springs 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 18%Alignment 12%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sugar Springs Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sugar Springs Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
1930 Sugar River Rd, Gladwin, MI 48624, USA
Course Description
Sugar Springs is a mid-MMichigan recreational community and property owners association located in north central Michigan. The community spans over 4,000 acres and features lakes with private and public launches, a public airport, a golf course with membership options, dining, camping, recreation facilities, and a variety of seasonal events. Residents and visitors can enjoy boating, golfing, swimming, fitness activities, and community gatherings, all supported by a network of amenities and a homeowners association governance structure.
lakes • private boat launches • golf course • golf club membership • trackman • campground • airpark • water testing • nature trails • recreation center • sugar springs poa • four-season recreation • mi recreational community • public airport • recreational community • residential services • outdoor activities • community events • family-friendly • real estate
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(147 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 Sugar Springs Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par fours that test approach irons on every side, while par fives offer birdie looks but back nine toughness raises bogey risks without sharp positioning.This course plays with repeating par four demands forcing iron precision amid rising back nine difficulty.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726640 yards6072 metersCR 71.8Bogey 97.0Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 362 | 186 | 510 | 149 | 526 | 413 | 315 | 401 | 3211 | 414 | 513 | 203 | 426 | 379 | 214 | 524 | 366 | 390 | 3429 | 6640 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 725166 yards4724 metersCR 64.9Bogey 86.3Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 42.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 282 | 102 | 369 | 113 | 429 | 323 | 291 | 276 | 2461 | 310 | 445 | 131 | 343 | 336 | 120 | 447 | 312 | 261 | 2705 | 5166 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726297 yards5758 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 340 | 180 | 492 | 144 | 468 | 398 | 306 | 388 | 3041 | 393 | 502 | 180 | 407 | 368 | 175 | 504 | 355 | 372 | 3256 | 6297 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sugar Springs 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For GREEN tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
78% match
For GREEN tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
49% match
For GREEN tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sugar Springs Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sugar Springs 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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76% match
For GREEN tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
78% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
Scoring13%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
65% 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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Get Started60% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim28%
Dispersion18%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim31%
Alignment11%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Aim13%
Accuracy11%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory19%
Aim19%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
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Get Started54% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
26% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring18%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment26%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started45% match
For BLUE tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy26%
Visualization13%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Scoring15%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
38% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
26% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
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Get Started63% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
84% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Precision21%
Scoring21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sugar Springs Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Sugar Springs Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Sugar Springs Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Sugar Springs Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sugar Springs Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5903 yards. The back tees extend to 6640.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sugar Springs Gc?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Springs Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6640.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Sugar Springs Gc and how should I play it?
Sugar Springs 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 Sugar Springs Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6640.0 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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