Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bull Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
East Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for East, 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 East
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 East.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
JMilam@columbusga.org
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Facilities
Location
7333 Lynch Road
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Lee
Opened
1972
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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 East, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 527 | 330 | 174 | 524 | 184 | 439 | 354 | 357 | 365 | 3254 | 375 | 484 | 417 | 348 | 134 | 412 | 542 | 148 | 409 | 3269 | 6523 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.8 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.6 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 436 | 242 | 121 | 448 | 90 | 358 | 292 | 278 | 266 | 2531 | 319 | 431 | 307 | 297 | 112 | 329 | 484 | 126 | 328 | 2733 | 5264 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 507 | 314 | 157 | 507 | 145 | 423 | 335 | 337 | 343 | 3068 | 357 | 465 | 370 | 333 | 123 | 397 | 526 | 137 | 391 | 3099 | 6167 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for East
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for East
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for East. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at East
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 East
Get answers to common questions about playing East and what to expect.
How difficult is East for mid-handicap golfers?
East presents a demanding test. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at East?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5894 yards. The back tees extend to 6523.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at East?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 East and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6523.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is East and how should I play it?
East 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 East strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6523.0 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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