Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Timber Creek.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
65
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
5
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Timber 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.
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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.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Everything you need to know about Timber Creek.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Resident Professionals
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Scott McKenzie
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9750 County Road 24
Timber Creek Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Watertown, Minnesota. The course offers memberships, leagues, lessons, a driving range, and a snack bar, with a clubhouse and pro shop on site. It hosts golf events and leagues for men and women, and provides tee-time booking options for players in the Twin Cities metro area. The venue operates as a community-focused destination for recreational and competitive golf in Watertown and surrounding regions.
18-hole public golf course • watertown minnesota • golf leagues • golf lessons • driving range • pro shop • snack bar • tee time booking • membership programs • season pass • golf events • public golf course • twin cities area • golf classic
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tim O'Connor
Opened
1985
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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 Timber Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Timber Creek hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Timber Creek 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 Timber Creek 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 Timber Creek hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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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Showing 14 Programs
% match to course practice profileVisualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Timber 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.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Fly out and stop close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Timber Creek and what to expect.
Timber Creek is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Timber Creek 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 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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