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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%

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.

18.1
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Putting18 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

theturn@bigsugargolf.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

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

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
3.9(174 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 Big Sugar Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for FORWARD/RED

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par four battles and reachable par fives where back nine elevates risks for bogeys on tougher stretches.
C

Championship/Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 727227 yards6608 metersCR 76.9Bogey 104.7Slope 150

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.7 · Slope 146

Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 53.1 · Slope 154

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454344345365435344443672
Handicap
Yardage492510464185365405170440506353760540025050418546342835550036907227

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 profile
61% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
68% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Visualization13%
68% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–116 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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42% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
41% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%

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68% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
72% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Accuracy10%
51% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim30%
Scoring27%
63% match
For FORWARD/RED tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
73% match
For SENIOR/GOLD tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%

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70% match
For SENIOR/GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
57% match
For SENIOR/GOLD tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control27%
Aim19%

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79% match
For SENIOR/GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Accuracy14%
47% match
For Championship/Black tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For Championship/Black tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision15%
Distance Control14%
49% match
For Championship/Black tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Championship/Black tees

Eliminate Three-Putts

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Championship/Black tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Championship/Black tees

Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Precision18%

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68% match
For Championship/Black tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Championship/Black tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For Championship/Black tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
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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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