58% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Drake Creek
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Drake Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Drake 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 23%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 18%Alignment 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.
20.7
Average HCP
13
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Drake Creek
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Drake Creek.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
drakecreek@bellsouth.net
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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
Torrey Pines Drive, Ledbetter, KY 42058, USA
Course Description
Drake Creek Golf Club is a public golf facility located in Ledbetter, Kentucky. Established in 1999 and designed by Rich Osborne, it offers a championship-caliber course with memberships, golf instruction for all ages, and a robust calendar of events. The club provides tee times online, group outings, and wedding and private rental options, along with an on-site driving range and lodging partnerships. It serves golfers in western Kentucky and the surrounding region as a destination for play, instruction, and social events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rich Osbourne
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(97 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 Drake Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow (2019)
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours and stout par fives that punish off-line drives with bogey traps, while the back nine amps up the challenge for careful positioning and recovery play.This block is REQUIRED
B
Blue (2019) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726797 yards6215 metersCR 72.8Bogey 98.8Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 515 | 413 | 346 | 193 | 540 | 178 | 341 | 410 | 3348 | 376 | 425 | 340 | 527 | 392 | 422 | 324 | 208 | 435 | 3449 | 6797 |
W
White (2019) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726233 yards5699 metersCR 70.5Bogey 95.8Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 486 | 380 | 314 | 180 | 523 | 115 | 315 | 380 | 3074 | 343 | 370 | 323 | 492 | 353 | 390 | 296 | 185 | 407 | 3159 | 6233 |
R
Red (2019) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725355 yards4897 metersCR 71.5Bogey 101.7Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 437 | 331 | 242 | 127 | 470 | 100 | 258 | 293 | 2588 | 285 | 304 | 279 | 410 | 399 | 319 | 329 | 136 | 306 | 2767 | 5355 |
Y
Yellow (2019) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725813 yards5315 metersCR 73.9Bogey 106.7Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.8 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 456 | 355 | 286 | 146 | 493 | 122 | 295 | 362 | 2873 | 319 | 348 | 297 | 477 | 323 | 368 | 267 | 161 | 380 | 2940 | 5813 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Drake 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile23% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
78% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
78% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
Aim17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Drake Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Drake Creek. 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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started44% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control13%
53% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Mechanics15%
23% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization41%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
69% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
80% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Precision16%
67% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Precision13%
70% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
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Get Started58% match
For Yellow (2019) tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
43% match
For Blue (2019) tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Blue (2019) tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Scoring33%
Aim30%
47% match
For Blue (2019) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
65% match
For Blue (2019) tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Blue (2019) tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Aim18%
Alignment10%
65% match
For Blue (2019) tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
37% match
For Blue (2019) tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
47% match
For Red (2019) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
71% match
For Red (2019) tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
78% match
For Red (2019) tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
18% match
For Red (2019) tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started58% match
For Red (2019) tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
79% match
For Red (2019) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Red (2019) tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Red (2019) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red (2019) tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
71% match
For Red (2019) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Red (2019) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
72% match
For Red (2019) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Red (2019) tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Accuracy12%
43% match
For White (2019) tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For White (2019) tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Aim19%
65% match
For White (2019) tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
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Get Started64% match
For White (2019) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Accuracy13%
50% match
For White (2019) tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For White (2019) tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision32%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For White (2019) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Drake Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Drake Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Drake Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
Drake Creek presents a demanding test. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Drake Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6076 yards. The back tees extend to 6797.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Drake Creek?
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 Drake Creek and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6797.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Drake Creek and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Drake Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6797.0 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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