39% match
For WHITE tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Branch Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
West Branch Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West Branch Cc, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West Branch Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West Branch Cc.
Contact Information
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
1905 S Fairview Rd, West Branch, MI 48661, USA
Course Description
West Branch Country Club is a historic golf facility in West Branch, Michigan, established in 1928. It features an 18-hole, tree-lined course noted for its rolling terrain and well-maintained greens, along with a pro shop and Sandbagger's Restaurant that offers food and spirits to members and visitors. The club emphasizes a traditional golfing experience with public access, stay-and-play options, lessons, and social amenities, located just off I-75 in northern Michigan. It aims to combine quality course conditions with dining and hospitality to create a community-centered recreational destination.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(233 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 West Branch Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where drive position sets iron approach fate, while back nine toughens with par five risks that tempt overreach for bigger trouble.This course delivers constant par four battles where drive position sets iron approach fate, while back nine toughens with par five risks that tempt overreach for bigger trouble.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726479 yards5924 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 368 | 356 | 491 | 181 | 490 | 422 | 163 | 414 | 3226 | 389 | 565 | 129 | 334 | 382 | 514 | 432 | 156 | 352 | 3253 | 6479 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725605 yards5125 metersCR 67.1Bogey 89.8Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 362 | 297 | 478 | 140 | 411 | 360 | 157 | 388 | 2877 | 308 | 495 | 96 | 282 | 268 | 490 | 355 | 117 | 317 | 2728 | 5605 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726163 yards5635 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.5 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 366 | 345 | 487 | 146 | 482 | 412 | 155 | 406 | 3131 | 379 | 552 | 103 | 323 | 339 | 502 | 360 | 138 | 336 | 3032 | 6163 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West Branch Cc
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 profile68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
17% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for West Branch Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West Branch Cc. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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66% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started40% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment27%
Aim23%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim13%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy26%
Scoring16%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Precision19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started60% match
For BLUE tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
27% match
For BLUE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Aim23%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory21%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
33% match
For BLUE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics22%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started69% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim17%
Scoring13%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization18%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started64% match
For GOLD tees
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West Branch Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing West Branch Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is West Branch Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, West Branch Cc challenges consistency. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West Branch Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6042 yards. The back tees extend to 6479.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West Branch Cc?
With a course rating of 70.8 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 West Branch Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6479.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is West Branch Cc and how should I play it?
West Branch Cc 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 West Branch Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6479.0 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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