Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thornberry Creek Country Club

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Original 9 Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Original 9, 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 30%Precision 23%Aim 20%Distance Control 15%Dispersion 10%

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.

14.6

Average HCP

7.7

Minimum HCP

28.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Original 9

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Original 9.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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mbecker@golfthornberry.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

4470 North Pine Tree Road

Course Description

The Official Golf Course of the Green Bay PackersNestled atop one of the highest peaks in Brown County and located just outside of Titletown, Thornberry Creek at Oneida offers 27 holes of championship golf at its finest. An abundance of vistas and amenities will excite golfers and guests of all ages and abilities. The two golf courses feature bent grass tees, fairways, and greens, and the varied landscape gives golfers a unique experience from hole to hole, from a forested "Northwoods" type setting at the start and finish of the Legends Course, to the prairie or meadow type environment in the middle holes as you play your way through one of Green Bay's most prestigious neighborhoods.While playable for golfers of all levels, the Legends Championship Course can challenge the most proficient players, with more than 70 sand bunkers and 11 water hazards placed strategically throughout its 18 holes. There are 4 sets of tees ranging from 5,103 to 6,934 yards. View the layout below. During your round on the Legends Course, make sure to stop by Leinie's Lodge, located after #6 and #15, for the best on-course grilled brats and burgers, and cold refreshments.Our Original Iroquois 9-Hole Course is distinguished as one of only ten official PGA Family Courses in the state of Wisconsin. This par 36 golf course offers 4 sets of tees, as well as Level 1 (1,100 yards) and Level 2 (1,800 yards) tee boxes for the kids, and two greens for each hole. This course is fantastic not only for family play, but also for weekly recreational play, league play, and golf outings.In addition to the extraordinary golf and dining experience, our well-appointed banquet facilities and meeting rooms are available for your groups from 3 to 300 people, all year long. Thornberry Creek's professional staff and elegant room settings will ensure that your business meeting, bridge group, birthday party, wedding reception, golf outing, or holiday party is a successful and wonderful experience.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Rick Jacobson

Opened

1994

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Original 9

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Precision28%

Aim17%

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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring23%

Accuracy22%

Distance Control14%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Distance Control19%

Aim15%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Original 9

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Original 9. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

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

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Maximize Driver Distance

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Precision23%

Trajectory20%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory14%

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Stop Missing Short Putts

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills

Scoring20%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy16%

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Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization23%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Distance Control25%

Precision23%

Trajectory15%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills

Precision28%

Aim25%

Distance Control16%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills

Scoring23%

Aim22%

Precision21%

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Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Original 9

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 Original 9

Get answers to common questions about playing Original 9 and what to expect.

How difficult is Original 9 for mid-handicap golfers?

Original 9 presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Original 9?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Original 9?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Original 9 and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Original 9 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 Original 9 strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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