Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Atkins Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Atkins Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Atkins Golf Club, 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 Atkins Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Atkins Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@stonecreekgolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
2600 S Stone Creek Blvd, Urbana, IL 61802, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick & Tim Nugent
Opened
1999
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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 Atkins Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 423 | 330 | 175 | 450 | 519 | 431 | 400 | 181 | 3426 | 371 | 528 | 338 | 161 | 366 | 527 | 424 | 212 | 406 | 3333 | 6759 |
Grey Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 451 | 336 | 282 | 136 | 366 | 492 | 331 | 346 | 138 | 2878 | 316 | 490 | 246 | 128 | 322 | 438 | 366 | 146 | 342 | 2794 | 5672 |
Orange Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 50.7 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 565 | 463 | 350 | 221 | 530 | 559 | 472 | 426 | 206 | 3792 | 447 | 563 | 407 | 197 | 384 | 575 | 480 | 244 | 449 | 3746 | 7538 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Atkins Golf Club
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Atkins Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Atkins Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Atkins Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Atkins Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Atkins Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Atkins Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Atkins Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Atkins Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6605 yards. The back tees extend to 7538.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Atkins Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 Atkins Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7538.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is Atkins Golf Club and how should I play it?
Atkins Golf Club 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 Atkins Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 7538.0 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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