69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Scoring13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Creek Golf Complex
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Cub Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cub, 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 16%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
20
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cub
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cub.
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
500 East Riggs Road
Course Description
Bear Creek is a 36-hole golf facility in Chandler, Arizona, featuring the 18-hole championship-length Bear Course and the 18-hole executive Cub Course. The complex offers full practice and learning facilities staffed by PGA Professionals, with lessons available for individuals and groups. Designed by the Nicklaus Design Group and Bill O’Leary, the courses opened in 2000 and host tournaments and outings, as well as a bar and grill on site. Located in Chandler, Bear Creek emphasizes fun, affordable golf for players of all ages and abilities.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
59
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill O'Leary/Nicklaus
Opened
2000
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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 Cub, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron precision on par threes with par fours mixing in drive and wedge choices. Small mistakes on key holes build quick score risks through bogeys.This block is REQUIRED
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 593417 yards3125 metersCR 57.2Bogey 72.3Slope 82
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.5 · BR 36.0 · Slope 81
Back Nine · CR 28.7 · BR 36.3 · Slope 82
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 59 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 178 | 143 | 202 | 167 | 123 | 74 | 350 | 157 | 296 | 1690 | 347 | 80 | 312 | 99 | 163 | 137 | 183 | 284 | 122 | 1727 | 3417 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 592962 yards2708 metersCR 54.0Bogey 67.3Slope 72
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 27.0 · BR 33.6 · Slope 71
Back Nine · CR 27.0 · BR 33.7 · Slope 72
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 59 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 154 | 124 | 167 | 140 | 107 | 68 | 329 | 138 | 266 | 1493 | 324 | 74 | 298 | 75 | 122 | 109 | 136 | 237 | 94 | 1469 | 2962 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 593417 yards3125 metersCR 59.1Bogey 79.4Slope 86
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 39.2 · Slope 83
Back Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 40.2 · Slope 89
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 59 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 178 | 143 | 202 | 167 | 123 | 74 | 350 | 157 | 296 | 1690 | 347 | 80 | 312 | 99 | 163 | 137 | 183 | 284 | 122 | 1727 | 3417 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 592913 yards2664 metersCR 55.8Bogey 74.7Slope 81
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 27.9 · BR 37.4 · Slope 81
Back Nine · CR 27.9 · BR 37.3 · Slope 80
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 59 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 11 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 151 | 121 | 164 | 137 | 104 | 70 | 326 | 135 | 263 | 1471 | 321 | 71 | 295 | 72 | 119 | 106 | 133 | 234 | 91 | 1442 | 2913 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cub
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Aim16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Cub
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cub. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get Started76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
46% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim16%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Aim19%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
24% match
For Blue tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
53% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
54% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy15%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Aim14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Dispersion13%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Aim16%
45% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory26%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
35% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision26%
Mechanics26%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
72% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Aim14%
64% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion15%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
Precision15%
53% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Alignment11%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim13%
Trajectory9%
47% match
For Red tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
37% match
For Red tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cub
Get answers to common questions about playing Cub and what to expect.
How difficult is Cub for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cub technically exacting. The 86.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 59.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 59.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cub?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3165 yards. The back tees extend to 3417.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cub?
With a course rating of 59.1 and par 59, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 59 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cub and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3417.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cub 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 Cub strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 86.0 and yardage reaching 3417.0 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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