Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hidden Creek Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Sellersburg, Indiana, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Lake Nine Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Nine, 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 29%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Alignment 16%Trajectory 12%

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.

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Average HCP

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lake Nine

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lake Nine.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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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

4975 Utica Sellersburg Road

Course Description

Hidden Creek Golf Club is an exclusive members-only golf club with uncompromising quality and old-world charm.Hidden Creek is thrilled to be the host site of the 2015 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship. The Club has been recognized as one of the nation's best private courses since opening in 2002. Hidden Creek has been ranked among Golfweek's U.S. Top 100 Private Modern Courses for 15 consecutive years. From 2012-2014, the Club was selected by Golf Range Association of America as a Top-50 Private Practice Facility.Hidden Creek is committed to excellence and being the region's premier private golf club, providing its members and guests with an unparalleled golf, entertainment and service experience.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

David Pfaff

Opened

1992

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Nine

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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Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Keep Par Safe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills

Alignment24%

Aim20%

Distance Control17%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Lake Nine

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Nine. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Precision24%

Dispersion23%

Distance Control20%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control28%

Scoring16%

Accuracy16%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Alignment28%

Aim23%

Scoring21%

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Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone

Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Precision32%

Dispersion18%

Scoring13%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Accuracy35%

Distance Control31%

Alignment23%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment22%

Distance Control20%

Scoring20%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP7 drills

Distance Control42%

Scoring26%

Trajectory13%

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Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring18%

Accuracy17%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Nine

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Nine

Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Nine and what to expect.

How difficult is Lake Nine for mid-handicap golfers?

Lake Nine presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 37.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Nine?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Lake Nine?

With a course rating of 70 and par 37, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 37 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Lake Nine and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Lake Nine and how should I play it?

Lake Nine is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Lake Nine strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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