Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whispering Pines Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

206

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

Whispering Pines Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whispering Pines Golf Course, 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 24%Scoring 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Precision 16%

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
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Whispering Pines Golf Course

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

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular 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.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | 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.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Whispering Pines Golf Course.

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

2500 Whispering Pines Dr, Pinckney, MI 48169, USA

Course Description

Whispering Pines Golf Club is a public golf course and events venue located in Pinckney, Michigan. The club operates an 18-hole golf course and offers golf outings, membership options, and a range of event services including wedding receptions, banquets, and private parties. It markets itself as a country-club atmosphere open to the public, with facilities for weddings, corporate events, and other celebrations throughout the year. The site also highlights tee times, seasonal passes, and various golf-related events and tournaments.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Don Moon

Opened

1991

Google Reviews

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4.0(171 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 Whispering Pines Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for WHITE

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four choices between bold drives and safe plays, paired with back nine's sharper challenge that boosts bogey threats on key stretches.This course plays like a precision test where modest par fours invite risk and par fives force patient positioning, while back nine slope edges up overall score pressure.
B

BLUE Tee

Gender: MalePar 716099 yards5577 metersCR 71.6Bogey 97.0Slope 137

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 142

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Par443445453364343444543571
Handicap461814161281021571171311539
Yardage410398149294313453392514191311429019940315635638739745534229856099

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whispering Pines Golf Course

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 profile
50% match
For WHITE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment29%
Accuracy27%

13 Week Flagship Program for Whispering Pines Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whispering Pines Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–97 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit the green with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

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64% match
For RED tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%

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46% match
For RED tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring24%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For RED tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For RED tees

Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
69% match
For RED tees

Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim23%
Scoring15%
59% match
For RED tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring19%
Accuracy11%

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62% match
For GOLD tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
66% match
For GOLD tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
66% match
For GOLD tees

Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%

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71% match
For GOLD tees

Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
81% match
For WHITE tees

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Whispering Pines Golf Course

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Pines Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Whispering Pines Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Whispering Pines Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Whispering Pines Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whispering Pines Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5266 yards. The back tees extend to 6099.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Whispering Pines Golf Course?

With a course rating of 71.6 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.

How long is Whispering Pines Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6099.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Whispering Pines Golf Course and how should I play it?

Whispering Pines Golf Course 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 Whispering Pines Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6099.0 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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