40% match
For Black/White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bent Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Bent Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bent Creek 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 25%Aim 19%Precision 14%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bent Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bent Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mrussell@bentcreek.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
14490 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA
Course Description
Bent Creek Golf Club is a private 18‑hole golf club located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The club offers a full golf experience with a focus on membership, group events, and golf-focused amenities, including a pro shop and instruction options. It emphasizes a lifestyle for golfers of all ages and abilities and presents a picturesque course designed to challenge both power and finesse players. Additional offerings include banquets and catering, making it a versatile local destination for golf and related events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Herfort
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(74 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 Bent Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Player repeatedly navigates a par four gauntlet where tee straightness feeds iron approaches under back-nine pressure that turns small errors into big score jumps.This course builds tension through steady par four battles with escalating back-side demands amplifying risks on tougher stretches.
B
Black/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716264 yards5728 metersCR 77.1Bogey 109.2Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.2 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 495 | 145 | 360 | 400 | 332 | 382 | 370 | 186 | 355 | 3025 | 500 | 335 | 380 | 400 | 162 | 400 | 492 | 160 | 410 | 3239 | 6264 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715335 yards4878 metersCR 71.9Bogey 101.4Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.7 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 80 | 300 | 364 | 298 | 325 | 340 | 145 | 335 | 2634 | 413 | 293 | 330 | 281 | 118 | 367 | 434 | 125 | 340 | 2701 | 5335 |
W
White/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715604 yards5124 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.6Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 116 | 345 | 364 | 310 | 365 | 340 | 165 | 335 | 2787 | 413 | 320 | 330 | 281 | 162 | 400 | 434 | 137 | 340 | 2817 | 5604 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bent Creek 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Black/White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started71% match
For Black/White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Black/White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bent Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bent Creek Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Black/White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
34% match
For Black/White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Trajectory14%
53% match
For Black/White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
55% match
For Black/White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Black/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
55% match
For Black/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
56% match
For Black/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Black/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For Black/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Black/White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Black/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Black/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Accuracy14%
54% match
For White/Red tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
63% match
For White/Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
68% match
For White/Red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White/Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
59% match
For White/Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
42% match
For White/Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion38%
Precision29%
Scoring16%
68% match
For White/Red tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For White/Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
70% match
For White/Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Dispersion12%
68% match
For White/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started72% match
For White/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
71% match
For White/Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Alignment15%
73% match
For White/Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For White/Red tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Scoring14%
72% match
For White/Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
40% match
For Red tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
66% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
73% match
For Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control14%
Accuracy13%
63% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy14%
74% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Aim19%
Accuracy10%
64% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
76% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
57% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
Aim28%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bent Creek Golf Club
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 Bent Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bent Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bent Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bent Creek Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bent Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5800 yards. The back tees extend to 6264.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bent Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 77.1 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 Bent Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6264.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bent Creek Golf Club and how should I play it?
Bent Creek 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 Bent Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6264.0 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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