71% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stony Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Stony Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Stony 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%
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
9.8
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Stony Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Stony Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Eric.Hiner@metroparks.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
5850 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Course Description
One of America's premier metropolitan park systems, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks have served the people of Southeast Michigan since 1940. Managed by the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, the Metroparks are made up of 13 beautiful parks along the Huron and Clinton rivers in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Visitors enjoy a variety of activities from fishing, to swimming, boating, hiking, nature study, biking, golf, winter sports and so much more! In addition to offering high quality recreational opportunities, the Metroparks are committed to being stewards of our natural resources and providing exceptional field trips, programs and other educational opportunities on science, nature, history and the environment.They're your Metroparks. Stop by some time, and take a walk on our wild side.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1979
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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 Stony Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par three iron tests and fast-play short par fours, with back nine raising scoring risks on firmer longer par fours and the par five where errors lead to big numbers.This course delivers repeating short par three iron tests and fast-play short par fours, with back nine raising scoring risks on firmer longer par fours and the par five where errors lead to big numbers.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 654887 yards4469 metersCR 63.3Bogey 83.4Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.8 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.6 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 141 | 155 | 136 | 203 | 317 | 395 | 337 | 312 | 2338 | 514 | 361 | 162 | 313 | 370 | 377 | 176 | 114 | 162 | 2549 | 4887 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 654424 yards4045 metersCR 61.2Bogey 80.3Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 39.5 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.8 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 114 | 140 | 131 | 173 | 295 | 373 | 309 | 291 | 2132 | 472 | 318 | 140 | 275 | 338 | 356 | 149 | 102 | 142 | 2292 | 4424 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 653570 yards3264 metersCR 60.1Bogey 82.5Slope 95
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 41.0 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 41.5 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 87 | 114 | 113 | 130 | 247 | 290 | 248 | 267 | 1746 | 405 | 244 | 114 | 237 | 227 | 299 | 113 | 82 | 103 | 1824 | 3570 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Stony 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
41% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
54% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision28%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Stony Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Stony Creek Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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47% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
31% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Trajectory31%
Precision20%
66% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Aim28%
Alignment15%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Aim13%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
45% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
49% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy28%
Alignment22%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring27%
Aim16%
29% match
For Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
49% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge loft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory25%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Precision15%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Precision19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
85% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Precision15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy28%
Alignment22%
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Get Started29% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Alignment17%
49% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
52% match
For White tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision24%
Scoring18%
64% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Aim27%
Scoring23%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Stony Creek Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Stony Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Stony Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Stony Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Stony Creek Golf Course challenges consistency. The 108.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 63.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Stony Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4228 yards. The back tees extend to 4887.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Stony Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 63.3 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 Stony Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4887.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Stony Creek Golf Course 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 Stony Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 108.0 and yardage reaching 4887.0 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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