76% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Silver Creek
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Silver Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Silver Creek, 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 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.9
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Silver Creek
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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Silver Creek.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
thecreek@rochester.rr.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
1790 E River St, Waterloo, NY 13165, USA
Course Description
Silver Creek Golf Club is a public golf course located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, offering an 18-hole layout with a natural grass driving range. The facility operates in Waterloo, NY, and promotes a family-friendly experience, including access to the Dungeon Lounge & Grille Pub. Guests can book tee times online and enjoy a locally known golfing destination open to the public. The club highlights its public course, dining, and social amenities in a scenic Finger Lakes setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Paul Perkins
Opened
1963
Google 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 Silver Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron placement on short par fours with back nine turning up pressure on tougher par fours and par threes for scoring mistakes.This course plays like a steady test of iron placement on short par fours with back nine turning up pressure on tougher par fours and par threes for scoring mistakes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716026 yards5510 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.3Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.5 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | — | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 505 | 140 | 360 | 304 | 407 | 310 | 194 | 318 | 2863 | 346 | 540 | 170 | 347 | 170 | 435 | 483 | 195 | 477 | 3163 | 6026 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715809 yards5312 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | — | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 500 | 130 | 355 | 291 | 398 | 300 | 188 | 303 | 2775 | 338 | 530 | 164 | 331 | 158 | 405 | 460 | 188 | 460 | 3034 | 5809 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 714820 yards4407 metersCR 63.7Bogey 82.0Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 40.1 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 41.9 · Slope 103
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | — | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 456 | 120 | 280 | 236 | 321 | 234 | 176 | 226 | 2304 | 293 | 414 | 143 | 278 | 148 | 326 | 386 | 131 | 397 | 2516 | 4820 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Silver Creek
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment27%
Scoring17%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Silver Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Silver Creek. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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40% match
For Yellow tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Alignment33%
Aim22%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Scoring24%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Aim27%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Scoring28%
Aim21%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
43% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory15%
Scoring13%
80% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Precision22%
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Get Started37% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
67% 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%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Precision20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
Aim17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim13%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
47% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
54% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
66% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For White tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
16% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
38% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control12%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Silver Creek
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 Silver Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Silver Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Silver Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
Silver Creek presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Silver Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5423 yards. The back tees extend to 6026.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Silver Creek?
With a course rating of 68.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Silver Creek and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6026.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Silver Creek and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Silver Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6026.0 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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