Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Creekside.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Creekside, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Creekside.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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4554 FM 2351 Road
Timber Creek Golf Club is a 27-hole golf facility located in Friendswood, on the southern outskirts of Houston, Texas. Designed by Jay Riviere and set on 316 acres, the course features rolling fairways, heavy woods, and creeks with bridges, offering a unique Houston-area golfing experience. The club provides a lit driving range, PGA professional instruction, a full-service clubhouse with a pro shop and Legends Grill, and a 200-seat open-air pavilion suitable for tournaments and events. It also hosts a variety of programs including tournaments, leagues, and an e-club for special offers.
golf course • 27-hole golf facility • friendswood texas • houston golf • driving range • golf lessons • pga professional • tournaments • pro shop • legends grill • clubhouse • pavilion • bridges over creek
Holes
27
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jay Riviere
Opened
2001
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Creekside, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.8 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 326 | 399 | 200 | 422 | 323 | 153 | 412 | 503 | 3135 | 399 | 361 | 567 | 378 | 427 | 150 | 407 | 179 | 550 | 3418 | 6553 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 312 | 368 | 179 | 395 | 300 | 123 | 379 | 463 | 2878 | 357 | 294 | 526 | 339 | 399 | 131 | 361 | 155 | 513 | 3075 | 5953 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | — | 18 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 312 | 309 | 156 | 359 | 273 | 118 | 343 | 419 | 2623 | 323 | 266 | 498 | 314 | 375 | 116 | 343 | 130 | 500 | 2865 | 5488 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Creekside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileRead breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Creekside. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Creekside and what to expect.
Players often find Creekside technically exacting. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6020 yards. The back tees extend to 6553.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.9 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6553.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Creekside 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6553.0 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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