43% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Watermark Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Watermark Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Watermark Country Club, 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 28%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Watermark Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | 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.
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 Watermark Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gforgie@redwaterrestaurants.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
5500 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA
Course Description
Watermark Country Club is a private country club in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offering golf, dining, and member-oriented amenities. The club emphasizes a high-satisfaction experience for its members and guests within a multi-course West Michigan golf and hospitality setting as part of the RedWater Golf family. It operates from a waterfront-style club environment with events, dining venues, and social activities for members and their guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark DeVries
Opened
1954
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(430 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 Watermark Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of tee accuracy and iron placement on short par fours and threes, building bogey pressure on marked tough par fives where poor seconds sting scoring chances.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725512 yards5040 metersCR 72.9Bogey 104.7Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 127 | 344 | 136 | 445 | 309 | 426 | 337 | 342 | 2766 | 337 | 122 | 276 | 308 | 327 | 348 | 430 | 140 | 458 | 2746 | 5512 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725224 yards4777 metersCR 71.5Bogey 101.2Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 109 | 291 | 136 | 445 | 273 | 426 | 337 | 327 | 2644 | 337 | 122 | 276 | 308 | 327 | 282 | 391 | 106 | 431 | 2580 | 5224 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726322 yards5781 metersCR 77.9Bogey 112.6Slope 147
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.6 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 57.0 · Slope 150
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 127 | 365 | 156 | 505 | 342 | 510 | 363 | 394 | 3145 | 390 | 175 | 313 | 354 | 375 | 374 | 523 | 171 | 502 | 3177 | 6322 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Watermark Country Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile29% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started52% match
For WHITE tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy22%
Precision12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Watermark Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Watermark Country Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment16%
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Get Started75% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
52% match
For GOLD tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment23%
53% match
For GOLD tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Scoring30%
Precision23%
44% match
For GOLD tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Scoring18%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
Alignment13%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment29%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started70% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Aim14%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim25%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For RED tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
61% match
For RED tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control12%
62% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Trajectory16%
18% match
For RED tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
47% match
For RED tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
18% match
For RED tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started66% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Aim13%
68% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
62% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim21%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For RED tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment13%
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Event #32 - Watermark (Fall Series)
8/9/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Watermark Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Watermark Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Watermark Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Watermark Country Club technically exacting. The slope of 147.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Watermark Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5773 yards. The back tees extend to 6322.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Watermark Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.9 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 Watermark Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6322.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Watermark Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Watermark Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 6322.0 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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