38% match
For WHITE tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sylvan Glen Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Sylvan Glen Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sylvan Glen 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 21%Precision 19%Aim 17%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.
17
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sylvan Glen Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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 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 Sylvan Glen Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
twojo2001@yahoo.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
5725 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085, USA
Course Description
Blackheath Golf Club is a premier 18-hole golf facility in Rochester Hills, Michigan, known for its heathland-style layout and undulating greens. Opened in 1998 and designed by Kevin Aldrich, the course offers challenging bunkering and a layout inspired by Scottish designs. The club provides online tee-time booking, league play, and communal amenities that foster a welcoming golf experience for players of all skill levels. Located in the Detroit metropolitan area, it positions itself as a staple of the local golfing community with a reputation for quality service.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Kevin Aldridge
Opened
1998
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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 Sylvan Glen Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on drives and irons through long par fours that dominate play. Par fives mix in birdie chances but raise bogey risks on poor position shots.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716613 yards6047 metersCR 72.7Bogey 95.5Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 316 | 434 | 488 | 469 | 391 | 209 | 228 | 445 | 3389 | 179 | 434 | 508 | 444 | 408 | 195 | 176 | 409 | 471 | 3224 | 6613 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716099 yards5577 metersCR 69.6Bogey 91.7Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.8 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 301 | 404 | 466 | 413 | 356 | 174 | 181 | 422 | 3091 | 158 | 401 | 504 | 398 | 392 | 182 | 163 | 369 | 441 | 3008 | 6099 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715458 yards4991 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.6Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 271 | 333 | 425 | 420 | 304 | 136 | 120 | 373 | 2696 | 128 | 387 | 438 | 367 | 381 | 155 | 143 | 353 | 410 | 2762 | 5458 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sylvan Glen 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For WHITE tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
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Get Started68% match
For WHITE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Sylvan Glen Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sylvan Glen Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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70% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
37% match
For WHITE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision15%
Alignment12%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim18%
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Get Started74% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Scoring13%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Alignment20%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion23%
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
Precision14%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
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Get Started72% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision33%
Green Reading11%
41% match
For BLUE tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy27%
Precision14%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Aim21%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
33% match
For BLUE tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Trajectory15%
Mechanics15%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision21%
Scoring18%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started41% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring12%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim26%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sylvan Glen Gc
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvan Glen Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Sylvan Glen Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Sylvan Glen Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Sylvan Glen Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sylvan Glen Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6036 yards. The back tees extend to 6613.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sylvan Glen Gc?
With a course rating of 72.7 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 Sylvan Glen Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6613.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Sylvan Glen Gc 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 Sylvan Glen Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6613.0 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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