Stop close from 30 yards, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wild Pines Golf Course
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Wild Pines Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wild 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wild Pines Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wild Pines Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Hermansville, MI 49847, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Kustus
Opened
1945
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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 Wild Pines Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.8 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 285 | 146 | 287 | 392 | 90 | 263 | 169 | 332 | 2271 |
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 39.7 · Slope 97
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 176 | 134 | 282 | 392 | 76 | 263 | 159 | 332 | 2113 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 285 | 146 | 287 | 392 | 90 | 263 | 169 | 332 | 2271 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.8 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 176 | 134 | 287 | 392 | 76 | 263 | 159 | 332 | 2126 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wild 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 profileSave par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Wild Pines Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wild Pines Golf Course. 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.
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedMaster driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Wild Pines Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wild Pines Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Wild Pines Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Wild Pines Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Wild Pines Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 32.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wild Pines Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2192 yards. The back tees extend to 2271.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wild Pines Golf Course?
With a course rating of 32.9 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 Wild Pines Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 2271.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Wild Pines Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Wild Pines Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 2271.0 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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