60% match
For Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cardinal Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Cardinal Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cardinal 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cardinal Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cardinal Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1192 Golf Course Rd, Scott AFB, IL 62225, USA
Course Description
The 375th Force Support Squadron (FSS) provides Morale, Welfare, and Recreation services to Scott Air Force Base and the surrounding community. It oversees a wide range of facilities and programs including family services, youth and child development, libraries, fitness centers, lodging, dining facilities, outdoor recreation, golf, bowling, information and travel services, and various base amenities. The organization aims to support active-duty personnel and their families by offering recreation, education, and community resources at Scott AFB, Illinois. It operates within the United States Department of the Air Force’s base support framework and emphasizes readiness, quality of life, and community engagement.
family services • child development centers • youth programs • military lodging • dining facilities • fitness centers • outdoor recreation • golf course • bowling center • information travel • base library • auto hobby shop • gsa vehicle service center • military personnel flight • private organizations • sponsorship • employee benefits • summer camps • recreation programs • fitness • wellness • military • sports • training • health
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(192 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 Cardinal Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of tee-to-green precision on dominant par fours that spike trouble on misses, paired with beefy par fives pushing distance limits for birdie bets amid risk. Front nine edges tougher overall.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726471 yards5917 metersCR 76.7Bogey 107.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 429 | 289 | 162 | 403 | 409 | 396 | 156 | 506 | 3227 | 132 | 483 | 416 | 219 | 346 | 546 | 528 | 170 | 404 | 3244 | 6471 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726172 yards5644 metersCR 75.1Bogey 105.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 413 | 277 | 147 | 391 | 375 | 351 | 144 | 492 | 3055 | 127 | 474 | 410 | 205 | 333 | 518 | 517 | 150 | 383 | 3117 | 6172 |
G
Gold Family Tee
Gender: FemalePar 723743 yards3423 metersCR 60.8Bogey 83.4Slope 96
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 42.7 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 40.7 · Slope 91
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 258 | 171 | 98 | 210 | 231 | 229 | 98 | 302 | 1918 | 115 | 282 | 242 | 87 | 208 | 287 | 317 | 88 | 199 | 1825 | 3743 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cardinal 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile26% match
For Blue tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
58% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment25%
Aim19%
9 Week Flagship Program for Cardinal Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cardinal Creek Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
46% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim24%
Mechanics15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
39% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started41% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Aim29%
Alignment20%
39% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision29%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control10%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
60% match
For Black tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
26% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Black tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion15%
Precision14%
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Get Started49% match
For Black tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
56% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision29%
Dispersion11%
60% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Black tees
Consistent woods length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
24% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
Aim13%
64% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Accuracy17%
75% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Scoring19%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Gold Family tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
62% match
For Gold Family tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy21%
Alignment10%
61% match
For Gold Family tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control12%
67% match
For Gold Family tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control12%
68% match
For Gold Family tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
16% match
For Gold Family tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
61% match
For Gold Family tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Gold Family tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Gold Family tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cardinal Creek Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cardinal Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cardinal Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cardinal Creek Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cardinal Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5107 yards. The back tees extend to 6471.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cardinal Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.7 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 Cardinal Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6471.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Cardinal Creek 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 Cardinal Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6471.0 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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