Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Union Lake Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Commerce Township, Michigan, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Union Lake Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Union Lake, 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 30%Distance Control 25%Precision 19%Aim 12%Alignment 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.

18.7

Average HCP

9.2

Minimum HCP

33.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Union Lake

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Sand - Long

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing 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

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Union Lake.

Contact Information

📞

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

8295 Wise Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1944

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Union Lake

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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Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim12%

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Sink All Long Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Distance Control27%

Alignment26%

Scoring11%

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Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills

Distance Control34%

Alignment21%

Accuracy13%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Union Lake

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Union Lake. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Week 15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy22%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Sink All Short Putts

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Alignment17%

Accuracy12%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Alignment24%

Precision14%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control33%

Visualization22%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control30%

Visualization25%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Scoring30%

Aim29%

Accuracy12%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy18%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Union Lake

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Lake

Get answers to common questions about playing Union Lake and what to expect.

How difficult is Union Lake for mid-handicap golfers?

Union Lake presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 45.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Union Lake?

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 Union Lake?

With a course rating of 70 and par 45, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 45 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Union Lake and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Union Lake and how should I play it?

Union Lake 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 Union Lake 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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