29% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Lakes Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakes, 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 25%Distance Control 21%Aim 20%Precision 17%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.
19.5
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lakes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tstrelec@bearlakes.org
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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
1901 Village Blvd
Course Description
Bear Lakes Country Club is a private West Palm Beach-based club offering two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, a state-of-the-art practice facility, and a dynamic tennis program. The club provides exclusive membership benefits with flexible options and features refined dining experiences in a contemporary clubhouse. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, Bear Lakes emphasizes a welcoming, high-end social and recreational environment for golfers and members.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1984
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(265 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 Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN/WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron precision on short par fours mixed with par five reach chances, where bogey rating warns of constant short game risks to hold scores together.
G
GREEN/WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725888 yards5384 metersCR 75.1Bogey 107.9Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.1 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 154 | 431 | 363 | 394 | 506 | 341 | 143 | 303 | 2976 | 313 | 117 | 449 | 354 | 158 | 330 | 349 | 506 | 336 | 2912 | 5888 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725582 yards5104 metersCR 73.4Bogey 105.4Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.5 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 154 | 431 | 318 | 324 | 432 | 341 | 103 | 303 | 2747 | 313 | 117 | 449 | 354 | 158 | 330 | 337 | 441 | 336 | 2835 | 5582 |
W
WHITE/RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725414 yards4951 metersCR 72.7Bogey 103.6Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 154 | 431 | 305 | 324 | 432 | 327 | 103 | 298 | 2715 | 313 | 117 | 440 | 342 | 131 | 283 | 337 | 441 | 295 | 2699 | 5414 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakes
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
66% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
64% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
10 Week Flagship Program for Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
46% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading11%
35% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
81% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started71% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
45% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Precision27%
Dispersion25%
70% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
70% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
70% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision13%
59% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For GREEN/WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started74% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim19%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
84% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim19%
Precision16%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
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Get Started29% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim17%
Precision13%
55% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Aim27%
Alignment23%
55% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision22%
Scoring15%
17% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
67% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
69% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
65% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
69% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
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Get Started69% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
60% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
65% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Lakes
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 Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Lakes presents a demanding test. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5651 yards. The back tees extend to 5888.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lakes?
With a course rating of 75.1 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.
How long is Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5888.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lakes 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 Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 5888.0 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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