Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Den At Fox Creek
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
The Den At Fox Creek Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Den At Fox 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
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 The Den At Fox Creek
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Den At Fox Creek.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@thedengc.com
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Facilities
Location
3002 Fox Creek Rd, Bloomington, IL 61705, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay
Opened
1997
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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 The Den At Fox Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 391 | 435 | 152 | 544 | 438 | 373 | 217 | 518 | 3506 | 522 | 380 | 406 | 201 | 539 | 340 | 405 | 196 | 431 | 3420 | 6926 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 291 | 342 | 102 | 446 | 344 | 300 | 156 | 422 | 2722 | 411 | 314 | 307 | 143 | 423 | 249 | 308 | 128 | 340 | 2623 | 5345 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.3 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 314 | 380 | 115 | 486 | 371 | 320 | 175 | 454 | 2968 | 445 | 330 | 332 | 165 | 488 | 284 | 337 | 152 | 371 | 2904 | 5872 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Den At Fox 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink long putts, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for The Den At Fox Creek
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Den At Fox Creek. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
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)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedEscape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Den At Fox Creek
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
AJGA Preview at The Den
4/23/2026
Qualifier - AJGA Preview at The Den
4/23/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Den At Fox Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing The Den At Fox Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is The Den At Fox Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
The Den At Fox Creek is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Den At Fox Creek?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6136 yards. The back tees extend to 6926.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Den At Fox Creek?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 The Den At Fox Creek and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6926.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is The Den At Fox 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 The Den At Fox Creek strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6926.0 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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