53% match
For Blue tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Scoring36%
Aim10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lick Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Lick Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lick Creek Golf Course, 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 25%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lick Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop 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 Lick Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sfunk@grics.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
2210 N Parkway Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1976
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(161 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 Lick Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision across waves of par fours while long par fives force tee shot risks that can swell scores quickly. Par threes offer reliable par chances amid the grind.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726964 yards6368 metersCR 73.7Bogey 99.5Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 543 | 389 | 174 | 410 | 586 | 385 | 225 | 424 | 3522 | 364 | 586 | 162 | 371 | 406 | 192 | 427 | 432 | 502 | 3442 | 6964 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726505 yards5948 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 519 | 344 | 140 | 394 | 533 | 365 | 168 | 410 | 3239 | 350 | 533 | 150 | 350 | 390 | 180 | 407 | 420 | 486 | 3266 | 6505 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726308 yards5768 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.6Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 509 | 334 | 129 | 384 | 523 | 355 | 158 | 400 | 3148 | 338 | 520 | 138 | 340 | 374 | 170 | 387 | 418 | 475 | 3160 | 6308 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lick Creek Golf Course
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Blue tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
54% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control15%
Precision12%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lick Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lick Creek Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
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 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring16%
Aim13%
45% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics18%
Aim18%
40% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring17%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Precision14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Precision15%
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Get Started74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Aim16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control42%
Accuracy15%
Alignment10%
59% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Dispersion17%
38% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
26% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
85% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
58% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
56% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision19%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring17%
Precision15%
Aim14%
70% 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%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
56% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Aim13%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
2026
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United States
Qualifier - Renewal by Andersen Junior Open hosted by D.A.
7/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lick Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lick Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lick Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lick Creek Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lick Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6636 yards. The back tees extend to 6964.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lick Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Lick Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6964.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Lick Creek Golf Course and how should I play it?
Lick Creek Golf Course 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 Lick Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6964.0 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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