Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Western Greens Gc.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Western Greens Gc, 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.
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Western Greens Gc.
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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2475 Johnson St, Marne, MI 49435, United States
Western Greens Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Marne, Michigan, offering a large driving range, practice green, and a clubhouse with a pub-inspired menu. The course serves golfers of all levels and hosts evening leagues and golf outings, making it a community-centered destination for local players and visitors in the Grand Rapids area. It is positioned midway between the Michigan lakeshore and Grand Rapids, emphasizing accessible public golf in a small-town setting.
18-hole golf course • driving range • practice green • golf outings • golf leagues • evening leagues • clubhouse • pub menu • bar • marne michigan • grand rapids area golf • lake michigan region • family friendly golf • tournament hosting • public golf
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark DeVries
Opened
1964
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Western Greens Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 338 | 504 | 320 | 309 | 196 | 428 | 161 | 453 | 3011 | 338 | 400 | 136 | 323 | 522 | 259 | 403 | 411 | 375 | 3167 | 6178 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.8 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 338 | 504 | 320 | 309 | 196 | 428 | 161 | 453 | 3011 | 338 | 400 | 136 | 323 | 522 | 259 | 403 | 411 | 375 | 3167 | 6178 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 332 | 494 | 310 | 305 | 188 | 417 | 150 | 439 | 2925 | 324 | 389 | 131 | 312 | 513 | 242 | 394 | 404 | 371 | 3080 | 6005 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Western Greens Gc hole-by-hole data.
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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 profilePicture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Western Greens Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedEscape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Western Greens Gc and what to expect.
Players often find Western Greens Gc technically exacting. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6092 yards. The back tees extend to 6178.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 75.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6178.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Western Greens Gc 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6178.0 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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