42% match
For Yellow tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sand Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Sand Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sand 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 15%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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sand 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 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sand Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jgraham@idahofallsidaho.gov
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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
5200 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, USA
Course Description
Golf Idaho Falls operates three championship golf courses in Idaho Falls, Idaho, offering tee times, instruction, and league play across Sand Creek, Pinecrest, and Sage Lakes golf courses. The organization provides tournament events, family days, junior and adult lessons, and professional club fitting, as well as scorecards and local rules information for players. It is a regional golf complex focused on providing a comprehensive golf experience for local and visiting golfers.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell and Son
Opened
1970
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⭐4.4(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 Sand Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a steady test of touch around greens with short shots everywhere. A few tough spots raise bogey chances amid easy flow.
W
White/Blue Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 725341 yards4884 metersCR 63.5Bogey 81.7Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.0 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 40.7 · Slope 94
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 440 | 291 | 278 | 335 | 368 | 141 | 298 | 167 | 2641 | 407 | 356 | 299 | 131 | 325 | 290 | 128 | 316 | 448 | 2700 | 5341 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726312 yards5772 metersCR 68.3Bogey 88.6Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.5 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.1 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 493 | 377 | 363 | 348 | 477 | 176 | 399 | 197 | 3164 | 428 | 446 | 376 | 152 | 351 | 330 | 151 | 340 | 574 | 3148 | 6312 |
Y
Yellow/White Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726031 yards5515 metersCR 66.9Bogey 86.5Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 43.6 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 42.9 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 440 | 362 | 363 | 348 | 477 | 176 | 385 | 167 | 3052 | 407 | 446 | 354 | 131 | 325 | 330 | 151 | 340 | 495 | 2979 | 6031 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sand 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Alignment15%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sand Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sand 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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59% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Precision27%
Dispersion10%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring33%
Aim30%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started71% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Scoring12%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion17%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
36% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
80% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
73% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
55% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
44% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
59% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
58% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
71% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
66% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
75% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
44% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy25%
Visualization16%
78% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
85% match
For White/Blue Combo tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
52% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
44% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics27%
Precision16%
64% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
42% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Yellow/White Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Sand Creek Golf Course
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 Sand Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sand Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sand Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Sand Creek Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sand Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5826 yards. The back tees extend to 6312.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sand Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.3 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 Sand Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6312.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Sand Creek Golf Course 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 Sand Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 6312.0 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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