Avoid bogeys, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Lake West
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Bear Lake West Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Lake West, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear Lake West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear Lake West.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
554 Lewis Loop # 100, Fish Haven, ID 83287, USA
Course Description
Bear Lake West is a residential community in Fish Haven, Idaho governed by a homeowners association. The site serves members with neighborhood resources, including board information, documents, news, events, and access to a boundary map showing which properties fall under the HOA and related POA. It also promotes community connectivity through a private Facebook group and provides contact options for residents. The content emphasizes member access for updates and governance, with additional references to HOA-friendly policies and building guidelines.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Opened
1976
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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 Lake West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 400 | 137 | 437 | 152 | 122 | 373 | 147 | 333 | 2583 | 482 | 400 | 137 | 437 | 152 | 122 | 373 | 147 | 333 | 2583 | 5166 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 46.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 347 | 115 | 345 | 141 | 112 | 304 | 106 | 320 | 2246 | 456 | 347 | 115 | 345 | 141 | 112 | 304 | 106 | 320 | 2246 | 4492 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 479 | 389 | 132 | 360 | 147 | 117 | 366 | 139 | 327 | 2456 | 479 | 389 | 132 | 360 | 147 | 117 | 366 | 139 | 327 | 2456 | 4912 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Lake West
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Bear Lake West
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Lake West. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Bear Lake West
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 Bear Lake West
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Lake West and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear Lake West for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bear Lake West challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Lake West?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4829 yards. The back tees extend to 5166.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear Lake West?
With a course rating of 68.8 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bear Lake West and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5166.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bear Lake West and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Lake West strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5166.0 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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