37% match
For Red tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Bear Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Creek Golf Course, 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 23%Precision 23%Distance Control 22%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%
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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
27.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
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.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
145 S Golf Course Rd, Forest City, IA 50436, USA
Course Description
Bear Creek Golf Course is nestled in the community of Forest City, Iowa. This 18-hole, par 71 golf course offers an exciting variety of holes and scenic beauty unsurpassed in the North Iowa area.
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Local Members
Opened
1947
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(62 reviews)
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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 Bear Creek Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course eases in with balanced front nine play but ramps pressure through long back nine par fives and stubborn par fours where distance mistakes lead to big numbers. Stay sharp on accumulating pars early to handle late scoring risks.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716367 yards5822 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.0Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 403 | 151 | 383 | 395 | 194 | 141 | 476 | 330 | 2851 | 355 | 600 | 179 | 520 | 185 | 379 | 589 | 453 | 256 | 3516 | 6367 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715284 yards4832 metersCR 65.4Bogey 85.3Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 40.9 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.4 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 323 | 134 | 323 | 321 | 176 | 108 | 419 | 297 | 2429 | 322 | 428 | 101 | 442 | 131 | 349 | 519 | 307 | 256 | 2855 | 5284 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716016 yards5501 metersCR 68.9Bogey 90.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.9 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 395 | 141 | 373 | 377 | 182 | 132 | 448 | 305 | 2725 | 347 | 540 | 150 | 500 | 173 | 364 | 558 | 403 | 256 | 3291 | 6016 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714965 yards4540 metersCR 68.2Bogey 93.9Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 316 | 121 | 312 | 309 | 147 | 77 | 419 | 297 | 2316 | 249 | 428 | 101 | 438 | 125 | 299 | 450 | 303 | 256 | 2649 | 4965 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Creek Golf Course
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Red tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
62% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Aim15%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bear Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Creek Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision36%
Dispersion16%
Aim13%
68% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Black tees
Open up and fly, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Distance Control14%
23% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
50% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
37% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
66% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Aim20%
Accuracy11%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
78% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
72% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
44% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
82% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
49% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring14%
Precision14%
82% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
45% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started71% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
65% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
24% match
For Gold tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
73% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Dispersion19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
79% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Dispersion20%
Precision18%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
89% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
79% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bear Creek Golf Course technically exacting. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5666 yards. The back tees extend to 6367.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bear Creek Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6367.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bear Creek Golf Course 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 Bear Creek Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6367.0 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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