55% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Panther Creek Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Panther Creek Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Panther Creek Country 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 19%Aim 16%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
10.9
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Panther Creek Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Panther Creek Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mruehling@panthercreekcc.com
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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
3001 Panther Creek Dr, Springfield, IL 62711, USA
Course Description
Panther Creek Country Club is a private, championship golf club located on Springfield's southwest side in Illinois. It features a Hale Irwin-designed course and offers extensive social and athletic programs for men, women, and children. The club has a history of hosting major golf events, including the LPGA State Farm Classic (2007–2011) and the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a Korn Ferry Tour sanctioned event since 2016, positioning it as a premier family-focused country club in central Illinois.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hale Irwin
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(119 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 Panther Creek Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with back-to-back par fours that demand iron precision on every turn, mixed with par fives for bold advance decisions and par threes for tee focus. Bogey avoidance builds tension across a layout where errors linger due to steady difficulty pressure.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726709 yards6135 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.8Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 348 | 371 | 568 | 155 | 431 | 508 | 212 | 415 | 3389 | 497 | 136 | 415 | 410 | 165 | 532 | 381 | 382 | 402 | 3320 | 6709 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726390 yards5843 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 340 | 355 | 559 | 140 | 405 | 485 | 175 | 400 | 3219 | 490 | 125 | 400 | 385 | 140 | 515 | 360 | 366 | 390 | 3171 | 6390 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727191 yards6575 metersCR 74.5Bogey 99.8Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 372 | 406 | 597 | 176 | 465 | 528 | 233 | 448 | 3627 | 509 | 158 | 438 | 424 | 192 | 574 | 418 | 410 | 441 | 3564 | 7191 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726034 yards5517 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 304 | 329 | 524 | 135 | 381 | 469 | 170 | 392 | 3044 | 462 | 124 | 365 | 365 | 135 | 483 | 339 | 355 | 362 | 2990 | 6034 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Panther Creek Country 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
73% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Scoring15%
Aim15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Panther Creek Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Panther Creek Country Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
45% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
58% match
For Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
40% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
80% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Black tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min12 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
83% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
19% match
For Black tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
79% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
47% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
39% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy32%
Visualization13%
67% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
56% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
41% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Challenge limits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Dispersion26%
Precision23%
Scoring21%
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Get Started76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion21%
Aim20%
65% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision20%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
40% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
40% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
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Get Started76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
47% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy28%
Alignment21%
48% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
50% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Panther Creek Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Panther Creek Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Panther Creek Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Panther Creek Country Club presents a demanding test. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Panther Creek Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6612 yards. The back tees extend to 7191.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Panther Creek Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 Panther Creek Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7191.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Panther Creek Country Club 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 Panther Creek Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7191.0 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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