26% match
For Gold/White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Country Club of St Albans
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Tavern Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tavern Creek, 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 17%Dispersion 14%
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.
16.1
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
28
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tavern Creek
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tavern Creek.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
3165 St. Albans Road
Course Description
The Country Club of St. Albans is regarded as one of the finest country clubs in the St. Louis-Midwestern market. With two 18-hole championship golf courses, practice facility, junior Olympic swimming pool, tennis facilities and a clubhouse offering casual and fine dining, The Country Club of St. Albans offers its members excellence in service and amenities. In 2003, The Country Club was recognized as one of the top 200 private country clubs out of 5,000 in the United States. The United States Golf Association (USGA) selected CCSA's Lewis and Clark Course for the 2009 USGA Men's State Championship. The Country Club of St. Albans is a private club and membership is by invitation only.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dr. Michael HurdzaN/Aana Fry
Opened
1997
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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 Tavern Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold/White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through mid-iron demands on packed par fours and reach tests on par fives that spike bogey threats. Tee control unlocks pars while misses force recovery plays across steady challenges.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716678 yards6106 metersCR 72.5Bogey 98.3Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.9 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 178 | 510 | 389 | 160 | 425 | 407 | 496 | 409 | 3382 | 176 | 557 | 381 | 438 | 227 | 330 | 465 | 197 | 525 | 3296 | 6678 |
G
Gold/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716117 yards5593 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.6Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.3 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 170 | 510 | 386 | 132 | 418 | 380 | 439 | 367 | 3186 | 137 | 443 | 356 | 420 | 182 | 330 | 401 | 142 | 520 | 2931 | 6117 |
T
Tips Tee
Gender: MalePar 716829 yards6244 metersCR 73.3Bogey 99.3Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 182 | 516 | 396 | 163 | 427 | 412 | 536 | 419 | 3464 | 184 | 562 | 385 | 442 | 235 | 336 | 471 | 223 | 527 | 3365 | 6829 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tavern Creek
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 profile64% match
For Gold/White tees
Square up, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
71% match
For Gold/White tees
Master touch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Gold/White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Tavern Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tavern Creek. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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64% match
For Gold/White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Gold/White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Gold/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment16%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Gold/White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim18%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Gold/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Gold/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Gold/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
82% match
For Gold/White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
79% match
For Gold/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
45% match
For Gold/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
68% match
For Gold/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Gold/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Gold/White tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
43% match
For Black tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Precision35%
Green Reading18%
47% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
23% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Scoring16%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
55% match
For Black tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision21%
Mechanics18%
39% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
55% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control30%
Precision13%
73% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
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Get Started84% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim17%
Precision16%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy15%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
38% match
For Tips tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Tips tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
85% match
For Tips tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
63% match
For Tips tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
76% match
For Tips tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
38% match
For Tips tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For Tips tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
39% match
For Tips tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Tips tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started71% match
For Tips tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring15%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Tips tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Tips tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Tavern Creek
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tavern Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Tavern Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Tavern Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Tavern Creek technically exacting. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tavern Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6473 yards. The back tees extend to 6829.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tavern Creek?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 Tavern Creek and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6829.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Tavern Creek and how should I play it?
Tavern Creek 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 Tavern Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6829.0 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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