Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. Ives Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
St. Ives Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Ives 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for St. Ives Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St. Ives Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@StIvesCountryClub.org
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Facilities
Location
1 St Ives Country Club Dr, Johns Creek, GA 30097, USA
Course Description
St Ives has a 25 year history of excellence in golf, tennis, and swim programs for the whole family.What else sets St Ives apart? Its reputation for being the most warm and welcoming, friendly country club in the area! We are a private haven - a real extended family for its Members - a home away from home.Sitting majestically atop one of the highest points in North Fulton County, is St Ives Country Club's crowning jewel, a 45,000 square foot Clubhouse. The Clubhouse includes a ballroom, two private dining rooms, a board room, meeting rooms, a mixed grille, a men's grille and locker room facilities.Once inside you experience the feeling of an 18th century country English manor. Full height mahogany paneling, crystal chandeliers, woven carpets handmade in the Far East, and silk wall coverings are just some of the spectacular appointments. The clubhouse is designed to host a variety of social events, corporate outings, business meetings, and every couple's dream wedding.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
1988
Conditions
Green: Bermuda
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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 St. Ives Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 148
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 368 | 572 | 161 | 396 | 434 | 522 | 187 | 441 | 3502 | 418 | 225 | 358 | 365 | 523 | 211 | 449 | 423 | 502 | 3474 | 6976 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 144
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 360 | 535 | 142 | 390 | 414 | 483 | 168 | 423 | 3313 | 388 | 200 | 331 | 356 | 514 | 182 | 434 | 391 | 474 | 3270 | 6583 |
Tournament Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 145
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 368 | 535 | 161 | 390 | 414 | 483 | 168 | 423 | 3340 | 388 | 200 | 358 | 356 | 514 | 182 | 434 | 391 | 502 | 3325 | 6665 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Ives 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for St. Ives Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Ives Country Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at St. Ives Country Club
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 St. Ives Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing St. Ives Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is St. Ives Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
St. Ives Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope rating of 145.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. Ives Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6780 yards. The back tees extend to 6976.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St. Ives Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 St. Ives Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6976.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is St. Ives Country Club and how should I play it?
St. Ives Country 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 St. Ives Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6976.0 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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