Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Mountain Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Big Bear Lake, CA, United States
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Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

195

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Bear Mountain Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Mountain 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 24%Distance Control 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 18%Precision 16%

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.

17.6
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Bear Mountain Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
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.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel 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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Bear Mountain Golf Course.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@bigbearmountainresorts.com

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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

43101 Goldmine Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315, USA

Course Description

Big Bear Mountain Resort offers guests a unique opportunity to experience two distinct winter venues, each with its own personality and attributes, for the price of one. A single lift ticket provides access to both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, which are located just two miles apart, and connected via a free inter-resort express shuttle service.  Each property offers a variety of diverse terrain, providing skiers and snowboarders with a combined 438 developed acres, 26 lifts (including 4 high-speed detachable quads), and more than 55 runs. Snow Summit offers a traditional alpine atmosphere with a great deal of intermediate terrain and mainstream cruising for skiers and snowboarders, while Bear Mountain offers a youthful environment that attracts skiers and snowboarders from around the world with their innovative and groundbreaking terrain park setups.  During the summer months, Big Bear Mountain Resort operates the Bear Mountain Golf Course and the Snow Summit Scenic Sky Chair, which provides access to SoCal's best lift-served bike park, 60+ miles of cross-country single track biking trails, countless hiking trails, and the most scenic BBQ in the Big Bear Valley.

three-mountain ski resort • snow valley • snow summit • bear mountain • big bear lake • south california skiing • night sessions • terrain parks • mountain biking • tubing and snow play • lessons and rentals • ikon pass suite • adaptive program • youth ski programs • season passes • lift tickets • weddings venue • gift cards • skiing • snowboarding • outdoor recreation • family activities • winter sports • recreation

Course Information

Holes

9

Par

35

Type

Parkland

Opened

1948

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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 Mountain Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Middle

Tee Insight:This course creates steady pressure for exact tee and approach placement on repeated short-to-moderate holes where longer par fives spike bogey risk. Players must string pars on easy short ones while plotting safe paths on tough long ones to post low scores.
B

Back Tee

Gender: MalePar 705582 yards5104 metersCR 66.0Bogey 86.8Slope 112

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.4 · Slope 112

Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.4 · Slope 112

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454534334354545343343570
Handicap142681841012161315717391115
Yardage378520346458137387180134251279137852034645813738718013425127915582

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Mountain 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 49 Programs

% match to course practice profile
68% match
For Middle tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%

14 Week Flagship Program for Bear Mountain Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Mountain Golf Course. 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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

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70% match
For Middle tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For Middle tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Alignment19%
54% match
For Middle tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision28%
Alignment12%

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66% match
For Middle tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
69% match
For Middle tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
54% match
For Middle tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%

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73% match
For Back tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Back tees

Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Back tees

Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%

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66% match
For Forward tees

Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Forward tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Forward tees

Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Alignment12%
55% match
For Forward tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For Forward tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%

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69% match
For Forward tees

Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Aim14%
28% match
For Back tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Bear Mountain Golf Course

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

United States

Qualifier - Will Lowery Junior Championship

4/14/2026

Tournament
Qualifier - Will Lowery Junior Championship
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Mountain Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Mountain Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Bear Mountain Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Bear Mountain Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 112.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Mountain Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4986 yards. The back tees extend to 5582.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Bear Mountain Golf Course?

With a course rating of 66.0 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Bear Mountain Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 5582.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Bear Mountain 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 Mountain Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5582.0 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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