67% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deer Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Deer Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%Alignment 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
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range30 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deer Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
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
7143 IN-39, Clayton, IN 46118, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
John E./Pam J. Hall
Opened
1991
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(175 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 Deer Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant mid-iron precision on packed par fours that shape the score, with long par fives pressing drives for birdie paths and stern par threes testing tee control directly. Elevated ratings signal bogey risks build fast from small approach misses.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716713 yards6138 metersCR 72.8Bogey 97.3Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.5 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 558 | 420 | 171 | 333 | 371 | 430 | 412 | 175 | 501 | 3371 | 440 | 193 | 421 | 520 | 195 | 553 | 210 | 400 | 410 | 3342 | 6713 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715166 yards4724 metersCR 65.0Bogey 86.9Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 320 | 145 | 295 | 284 | 293 | 309 | 143 | 406 | 2614 | 305 | 155 | 311 | 431 | 149 | 425 | 157 | 294 | 325 | 2552 | 5166 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715922 yards5415 metersCR 69.5Bogey 93.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 515 | 370 | 145 | 295 | 355 | 381 | 380 | 143 | 451 | 3035 | 380 | 155 | 395 | 490 | 149 | 500 | 160 | 333 | 325 | 2887 | 5922 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725033 yards4602 metersCR 68.8Bogey 96.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 361 | 136 | 285 | 284 | 293 | 309 | 103 | 406 | 2596 | 305 | 117 | 311 | 431 | 112 | 395 | 157 | 294 | 315 | 2437 | 5033 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Deer Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Creek Golf Club. 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
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim40%
Alignment28%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring22%
61% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%
42% match
For Gold tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started52% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
36% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
82% match
For Gold tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
30% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
54% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
75% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Aim10%
67% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
Aim25%
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Get Started77% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Aim19%
Accuracy19%
52% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
76% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
79% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
55% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
74% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
39% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
45% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim18%
Dispersion18%
46% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
56% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
80% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy29%
Alignment17%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
76% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim19%
Precision18%
42% match
For Black tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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4/25/2026
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NCAA Division III
women
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Heartland Spring Finale - Sunday
4/26/2026
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
NCAA Division III
women
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View full preparation programUnited States•18 holes
Heartland Spring Finale - Sunday
4/26/2026
Stroke Play
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
NCAA Division III
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Deer Creek Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5873 yards. The back tees extend to 6713.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deer Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Deer Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6713.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Deer 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 Deer Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6713.0 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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