64% match
For WHITE tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Crooked Creek Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Crooked Creek Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Crooked Creek Gc, 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 17%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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Crooked Creek Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Crooked Creek Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
joelefevre1@yahoo.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
9387 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609, USA
Course Description
The Creek and The Valley is a multi-venue leisure umbrella in Saginaw, Michigan, offering access to several businesses under one ecosystem. The group manages golf facilities, banquet halls, a bowling center, a bar and grille, and real estate services, with connections to Swan Valley Golf Club, Crooked Creek Golf, Creekside Bar, and related venues. It positions itself as a one-stop destination for golfing, events, dining, and local services in the Swan Valley/Saginaw area. Locations include Swan Valley Golf Club, Crooked Creek Golf, Creekside Bar & Grille, Swan Valley Banquet, and Crooked Creek Banquet, all within the same umbrella brand.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Bray
Opened
1959
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐3.9(278 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 Crooked Creek Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours needing spot-on tee to wedge play, while longer par fours and par fives spike risk for blowup scores on errors.Short greens reward control over power in repeating setups.
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 715676 yards5190 metersCR 67.3Bogey 88.7Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.6 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 292 | 357 | 272 | 494 | 317 | 338 | 163 | 306 | 2857 | 311 | 452 | 405 | 261 | 200 | 416 | 129 | 311 | 334 | 2819 | 5676 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725048 yards4616 metersCR 69.2Bogey 96.3Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 264 | 290 | 246 | 402 | 304 | 325 | 147 | 292 | 2580 | 298 | 389 | 335 | 246 | 148 | 355 | 116 | 293 | 288 | 2468 | 5048 |
T
TAN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724114 yards3762 metersCR 63.5Bogey 86.9Slope 100
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 44.3 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 42.6 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 242 | 264 | 248 | 241 | 362 | 239 | 238 | 116 | 206 | 2156 | 266 | 328 | 290 | 127 | 143 | 252 | 109 | 192 | 251 | 1958 | 4114 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725676 yards5190 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.9Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.0 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | — | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 292 | 357 | 272 | 494 | 317 | 338 | 163 | 306 | 2857 | 311 | 452 | 405 | 261 | 200 | 416 | 129 | 311 | 334 | 2819 | 5676 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Crooked Creek Gc
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
30% match
For WHITE tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
10 Week Flagship Program for Crooked Creek Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Crooked Creek Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim21%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started76% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim13%
Precision12%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Dispersion19%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision22%
Accuracy12%
49% match
For TAN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Precision21%
51% match
For TAN tees
Feel the green, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
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Get Started52% match
For TAN tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision30%
Scoring16%
72% match
For TAN tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For TAN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
67% match
For TAN tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
68% match
For TAN tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For TAN tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For TAN tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For TAN tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
73% match
For TAN tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
58% match
For TAN tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
26% match
For GOLD tees
Align stance properly, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring30%
Alignment10%
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Get Started72% match
For GOLD tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy14%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion23%
Scoring23%
36% match
For GOLD tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
56% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment19%
Precision14%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
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Get Started55% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
26% match
For WHITE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Crooked Creek Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Crooked Creek Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Crooked Creek Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Crooked Creek Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Crooked Creek Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4895 yards. The back tees extend to 5676.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Crooked Creek Gc?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Crooked Creek Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5676.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Crooked Creek Gc 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 Crooked Creek Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5676.0 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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