41% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hughes Creek 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
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
Hughes Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hughes 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 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hughes Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hughes 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
1749 Spring Valley Dr #7716, Elburn, IL 60119, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon Cunningham
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(249 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 Hughes Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests from long par fives where tee position decides birdie runs or bogey traps. Back nine par fours heighten risks needing sharp irons amid rising difficulty.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726506 yards5949 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 481 | 142 | 311 | 415 | 211 | 497 | 358 | 378 | 3163 | 383 | 197 | 456 | 439 | 341 | 484 | 350 | 176 | 517 | 3343 | 6506 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725571 yards5094 metersCR 67.5Bogey 89.3Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 388 | 105 | 227 | 343 | 150 | 474 | 343 | 346 | 2695 | 353 | 159 | 376 | 358 | 311 | 446 | 314 | 135 | 424 | 2876 | 5571 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726204 yards5673 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.3Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 470 | 124 | 302 | 395 | 201 | 486 | 346 | 362 | 3037 | 368 | 170 | 432 | 410 | 326 | 477 | 329 | 154 | 501 | 3167 | 6204 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hughes 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started63% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment24%
Aim20%
49% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
10 Week Flagship Program for Hughes Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hughes Creek Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring28%
Aim10%
74% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
54% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim16%
Precision12%
73% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
63% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
80% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control17%
45% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
27% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim12%
82% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
41% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
78% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
40% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion18%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
79% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring15%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
84% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control28%
Aim12%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
59% match
For Gold tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
45% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion18%
Precision11%
71% match
For Gold tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Hughes Creek Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hughes Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hughes Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hughes Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hughes Creek Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hughes Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6038 yards. The back tees extend to 6506.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hughes Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Hughes Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6506.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Hughes Creek Golf Club and how should I play it?
Hughes Creek Golf Club 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 Hughes Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6506.0 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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