Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wildwood Lakes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
84
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Wildwood Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wildwood Lakes, 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 Wildwood Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wildwood Lakes.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
wloffer@triton.net
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Facilities
Location
3914 Second Road
Course Description
Wildwood Lake Golf Course is an affordable golf destination located in Northern Michigan, providing a family-friendly golfing experience. The course aims to deliver quality service and enjoyable gameplay at reasonable prices, catering to both novice and experienced golfers.
golf course • affordable golf • family-friendly • Northern Michigan • golfing experience • recreation
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1990
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wildwood Lakes
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileVisualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Wildwood Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wildwood Lakes. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Flop
Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Chip
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Wildwood Lakes
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 Wildwood Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Wildwood Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Wildwood Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Wildwood Lakes technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wildwood Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wildwood Lakes?
With a course rating of 70 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Wildwood Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Wildwood Lakes and how should I play it?
Wildwood Lakes 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 Wildwood Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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