Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big Sugar Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Big Sugar Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big Sugar 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 Big Sugar Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
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.
Chip | 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 | 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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Big Sugar Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
theturn@bigsugargolf.com
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Facilities
Location
1101 Sugar Creek Rd, Pea Ridge, AR 72751, USA
Course Description
Big Sugar Golf Club is a Par 72 championship golf course, nestled in the beautiful Ozark mountains with Little Sugar Creek flowing through its valley. Floura and fauna are abundant in a quiet and tranquil setting. Enjoy scenic views throughout the course with 7 miles of cart trails. Our Pro-Shop offers equipment and merchandise for golfers of any skill level. We have a full-staffed clubhouse and a Club Professional to assist with lessons or equipment needs. Our Creekside Bar & Grill Restaurant features a variety of smoked meats, appetizers, sides and other items. We can accommodate groups of any size, with patio dining available (weather permitting). Catering is also available for large or small events. Big Sugar Golf Club offers daily green fees for the public, or annual memberships which are better suited to meet the needs of various golfers. Corporate outings, tournaments and other events are available by request. Our team maintains a friendly and well trained staff to ensure your golfing experience is memorable. Contact our team with any questions or for assistance with tee times, memberships, or to place a food order for dine in or carry out.Our Amenities Include: - 18 Holes of Championship Golf (Par 72)- Bent Grass Greens & Zoysia Fairways- Full Driving Range & Practice Area- 8,000 sq. ft. Putting Green- Creekside Bar & Grill Restaurant w/ Patio Seating- Fully-Stocked Pro Shop- Gas Golf Carts (2015 models)- Open for Corporate Outings & Tournaments- Naturally Preserved Landscaping w/ elevation changes- Memberships Now Available- Club Pro Available for Lessons & Clinics, call (479-451-9550)Membership Packages: - Single Annual Membership - $145 per month- Family Membership - $185 per month
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Slack
Opened
2002
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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 Big Sugar Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for FORWARD/RED
Championship/Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.7 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 53.1 · Slope 154
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 510 | 464 | 185 | 365 | 405 | 170 | 440 | 506 | 3537 | 605 | 400 | 250 | 504 | 185 | 463 | 428 | 355 | 500 | 3690 | 7227 |
FORWARD/RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.2 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 406 | 370 | 90 | 270 | 285 | 112 | 321 | 402 | 2601 | 488 | 308 | 161 | 422 | 95 | 366 | 345 | 211 | 301 | 2697 | 5298 |
SENIOR/GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.0 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 430 | 388 | 123 | 290 | 309 | 127 | 344 | 421 | 2787 | 517 | 315 | 170 | 440 | 121 | 420 | 370 | 275 | 320 | 2948 | 5735 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big Sugar 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Big Sugar Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big Sugar Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Big Sugar 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 Big Sugar Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Big Sugar Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Big Sugar Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Big Sugar Golf Club challenges consistency. The slope of 150.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big Sugar Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6262 yards. The back tees extend to 7227.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Big Sugar Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.9 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 Big Sugar Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7227.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Big Sugar Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Big Sugar Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 150.0 and yardage reaching 7227.0 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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