Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Falling Creek Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Falling Creek Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Falling Creek Cc, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Falling Creek Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Falling Creek Cc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2359 Falling Creek Rd, Kinston, NC 28504, USA
Course Description
Falling Creek is a 18-hole, semi-private golf club located in Kinston, North Carolina. The course, a Gene Hamm design opened in 1967, features Bermuda fairways and Champion Bermuda greens with narrow fairways and long par-3s set among mature trees. The club offers a fully stocked pro shop, clubhouse with banquet facilities, Creekside Cafe, and a swimming pool, welcoming visitors to schedule tee times. It positions itself as challenging yet player friendly for scratch golfers to beginners and complements a friendly country club atmosphere in eastern North Carolina.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gene Hamm
Opened
1967
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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 Falling Creek Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Tees
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 11 | — | 15 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 199 | 381 | 491 | 217 | 411 | 332 | 357 | 484 | 3229 | 366 | 150 | 430 | 477 | 402 | 299 | 215 | 404 | 384 | 3127 | 6356 |
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 11 | — | 15 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 162 | 300 | 433 | 175 | 344 | 309 | 339 | 406 | 2747 | 344 | 122 | 344 | 403 | 314 | 274 | 183 | 324 | 341 | 2649 | 5396 |
Red Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.6 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.2 · Slope 105
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 11 | — | 15 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 115 | 295 | 403 | 154 | 339 | 302 | 308 | 399 | 2587 | 282 | 102 | 336 | 392 | 265 | 266 | 135 | 318 | 312 | 2408 | 4995 |
White Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 11 | — | 15 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 177 | 363 | 477 | 197 | 398 | 322 | 347 | 466 | 3089 | 353 | 136 | 412 | 465 | 376 | 291 | 199 | 388 | 372 | 2992 | 6081 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Falling Creek Cc
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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% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Falling Creek Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Falling Creek Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stick to wedge line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Falling Creek Cc
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Falling Creek Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Falling Creek Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Falling Creek Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Falling Creek Cc challenges consistency. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Falling Creek Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5676 yards. The back tees extend to 6356.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Falling Creek Cc?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Falling Creek Cc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6356.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Falling Creek Cc 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 Falling Creek Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6356.0 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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