46% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Crooked Stick Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Crooked Stick Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Crooked Stick 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Crooked Stick Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Crooked Stick Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tonypancake@crookedstick.org
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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
1964 Burning Tree Ln, Carmel, IN 46032, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Dye/Alice Dye
Opened
1964
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⭐4.6(138 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 Stick Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through packed par fours that reward position and brutal par fives where overreaching risks big numbers, with back nine ramping up the fight for pars.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726647 yards6078 metersCR 79.6Bogey 114.2Slope 147
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 56.6 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 40.0 · BR 57.6 · Slope 149
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 384 | 171 | 408 | 591 | 183 | 372 | 395 | 491 | 3316 | 370 | 502 | 407 | 152 | 421 | 484 | 407 | 180 | 408 | 3331 | 6647 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726029 yards5513 metersCR 76.1Bogey 109.0Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 55.1 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 335 | 160 | 365 | 515 | 153 | 360 | 375 | 417 | 2995 | 325 | 490 | 360 | 145 | 371 | 457 | 380 | 175 | 331 | 3034 | 6029 |
W
White/Blue Chairman Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726358 yards5814 metersCR 77.9Bogey 111.8Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.3 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.5 · Slope 147
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 384 | 160 | 365 | 515 | 183 | 372 | 375 | 491 | 3166 | 325 | 490 | 407 | 152 | 371 | 484 | 380 | 175 | 408 | 3192 | 6358 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Crooked Stick 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy26%
Visualization11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Crooked Stick Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Crooked Stick Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Precision17%
36% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion20%
Visualization17%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring20%
83% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
80% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Accuracy12%
58% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
68% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Visualize the line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
46% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Scoring20%
Mechanics18%
44% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control29%
Scoring14%
63% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring13%
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Get Started70% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
60% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim11%
57% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring29%
Aim21%
74% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
73% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Aim16%
65% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For White/Blue Chairman tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Aim12%
54% match
For White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Green Reading8%
68% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Dispersion19%
64% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
65% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
26% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision28%
Trajectory21%
63% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
44% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Crooked Stick Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Crooked Stick Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Crooked Stick Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Crooked Stick Golf Club presents a demanding test. The slope of 147.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 79.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Crooked Stick Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6338 yards. The back tees extend to 6647.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Crooked Stick Golf Club?
With a course rating of 79.6 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 Stick Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6647.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Crooked Stick 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 Crooked Stick Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 147.0 and yardage reaching 6647.0 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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