Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Orchards.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
63
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1993
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on The Orchards hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Orchards hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Orchards hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Sand
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
How many can you leave inside 5 feet?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Mixed
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Sand
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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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Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedGet up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Orchards and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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