Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. Ives Country Club

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Johns Creek, GA, United States
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

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

Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Precision 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
10.5
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about St. Ives Country Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@StIvesCountryClub.org

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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

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

Tee Insight:This course tests players with frequent long par fours that pressure drives and irons through high handicap demands on them, while par fives repeat as length traps that risk scores unless laid up smartly. Back nine brings tougher overall play per its elevated ratings.
G

Gold Tee

Gender: MalePar 726976 yards6379 metersCR 74.0Bogey 100.9Slope 145

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 142

Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 148

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445344534364344534453672
Handicap911717531315141081612142618
Yardage421368572161396434522187441350241822535836552321144942350234746976

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 profile
48% match
For Gold tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Gold tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–123 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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62% match
For Gold tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision22%
Distance Control20%

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74% match
For Gold tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Gold tees

Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Gold tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
52% match
For Tournament tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%

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68% match
For Tournament tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Tournament tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
47% match
For Tournament tees

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
69% match
For Tournament tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Tournament tees

Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
62% match
For Tournament tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%

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64% match
For Green tees

Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control12%

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64% match
For Green tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Green tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Aim16%
58% match
For Green tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at St. Ives Country Club

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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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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