27% match
For Blue tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tates Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Tates Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tates 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 23%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tates 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
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 | 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 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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tates Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1400 Gainesway Dr, Lexington, KY 40517, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1958
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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 Tates Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that test approach control with long par fives risking big numbers if missed, ramping up on back nine via ratings.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726255 yards5720 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 465 | 481 | 160 | 337 | 393 | 134 | 377 | 379 | 3088 | 376 | 354 | 374 | 504 | 189 | 382 | 315 | 166 | 507 | 3167 | 6255 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725355 yards4897 metersCR 65.2Bogey 86.9Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.6 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 417 | 409 | 140 | 254 | 359 | 116 | 334 | 324 | 2683 | 312 | 361 | 310 | 440 | 150 | 298 | 298 | 113 | 390 | 2672 | 5355 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 734255 yards3891 metersCR 65.1Bogey 91.0Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.7 · Slope 108
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 242 | 302 | 348 | 128 | 217 | 358 | 96 | 281 | 237 | 2209 | 210 | 252 | 225 | 358 | 98 | 240 | 229 | 111 | 323 | 2046 | 4255 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tates 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
54% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy34%
Aim7%
12 Week Flagship Program for Tates Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tates 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
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≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
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Get Started18% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
41% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started41% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
35% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring30%
Alignment21%
57% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Trajectory14%
61% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control11%
62% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring47%
Alignment15%
Aim13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
81% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tates Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Tates Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Tates Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Tates Creek Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tates Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5255 yards. The back tees extend to 6255.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tates Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.4 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 Tates Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6255.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Tates 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 Tates Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6255.0 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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