Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Orchards Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Washington, Michigan, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

The Orchards Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Orchards, 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

Scoring 29%Distance Control 26%Accuracy 21%Trajectory 11%Dispersion 11%

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.

13.8

Average HCP

7.3

Minimum HCP

29.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Orchards

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Sand Short

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand Long

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Orchards.

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

62900 Campground Road

Course Description

The Orchards Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course located in Washington Township, Michigan. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course offers a classic layout reminiscent of private clubs from the 1920s and serves as a regional destination for daily-fee play, golf outings, events, and instruction. The club provides tee times, golf rates, an on-site grill, and facilities for golf improvement, corporate outings, and tournaments in metro Detroit’s Macomb County area.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Opened

1993

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Orchards

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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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Accuracy38%

Alignment22%

Distance Control22%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy19%

Distance Control14%

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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12 Week Flagship Program for The Orchards

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Orchards. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy38%

Visualization24%

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Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control25%

Precision22%

Dispersion19%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Accuracy40%

Scoring38%

Green Reading13%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Aim14%

Trajectory13%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Aim25%

Distance Control24%

Precision14%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion21%

Distance Control14%

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Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision23%

Scoring23%

Dispersion20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Orchards

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about The Orchards

Get answers to common questions about playing The Orchards and what to expect.

How difficult is The Orchards for mid-handicap golfers?

The Orchards is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Orchards?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Orchards?

With a course rating of 70 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 The Orchards and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is The Orchards 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 The Orchards strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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