71% match
For GOLD tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whitmore Lake Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Whitmore Lake Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whitmore Lake Golf Links, 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 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whitmore Lake Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whitmore Lake Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@linksatwhitmorelake.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
1111 Six Mile Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189, USA
Course Description
Whitmore Lake Golf Links is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, about 10 miles north of Ann Arbor. The Bill Newcomb signature design spans 254 acres with two distinct nine-hole layouts, offering links-style and tree-lined fairways, along with a driving range, practice green, and instructional clinics. The facility also features a full-service clubhouse that hosts golf outings, corporate events, and weddings, with banquet services and course views. The venue supports memberships, league play, events calendars, and a range of golf-related experiences for players of all levels in the greater Ann Arbor area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Bill Newcomb
Opened
1994
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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 Whitmore Lake Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours pushing for birdie decisions after tee shots while par fives force reach-or-layup choices with higher risk on the back nine where bogeys come harder.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715938 yards5430 metersCR 69.3Bogey 93.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | — | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 321 | 188 | 504 | 175 | 352 | 162 | 338 | 312 | 2829 | 369 | 346 | 164 | 504 | 204 | 356 | 355 | 346 | 465 | 3109 | 5938 |
B
BLUE/WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715603 yards5123 metersCR 67.7Bogey 90.2Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 16 | — | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 321 | 188 | 504 | 175 | 352 | 162 | 338 | 312 | 2829 | 332 | 322 | 137 | 445 | 151 | 311 | 332 | 298 | 446 | 2774 | 5603 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 694111 yards3759 metersCR 61.3Bogey 81.2Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 40.0 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 41.2 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 193 | 134 | 325 | 114 | 264 | 119 | 262 | 245 | 2066 | 302 | 233 | 124 | 261 | 107 | 258 | 213 | 228 | 319 | 2045 | 4111 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 694111 yards3759 metersCR 64.8Bogey 90.5Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 193 | 134 | 325 | 114 | 264 | 119 | 262 | 245 | 2066 | 302 | 233 | 124 | 261 | 107 | 258 | 213 | 228 | 319 | 2045 | 4111 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whitmore Lake Golf Links
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For GOLD tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring14%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
14 Week Flagship Program for Whitmore Lake Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whitmore Lake Golf Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For GOLD tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
20% match
For GOLD tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
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Get Started76% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
75% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy24%
Aim20%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Scoring13%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
48% match
For GOLD tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started70% match
For GOLD tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
41% match
For GOLD tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim28%
Alignment12%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
72% 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%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Alignment14%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
39% match
For GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control33%
Alignment28%
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Get Started69% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring13%
28% match
For BLUE tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim12%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Precision15%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
37% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment11%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Alignment24%
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Get Started72% match
For BLUE/WHITE tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whitmore Lake Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Whitmore Lake Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Whitmore Lake Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Whitmore Lake Golf Links challenges consistency. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whitmore Lake Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5024 yards. The back tees extend to 5938.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whitmore Lake Golf Links?
With a course rating of 69.3 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 Whitmore Lake Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5938.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Whitmore Lake Golf Links and how should I play it?
Whitmore Lake Golf Links is designed as a Links 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 Whitmore Lake Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5938.0 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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