43% match
For 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear'S Paw Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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'S Paw Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear'S Paw Country Club, 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 30%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 17%Dispersion 12%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear'S Paw Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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'S Paw Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
doug@bearspawcc.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
2500 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34105, USA
Course Description
Bear's Paw Country Club is a private golf and country club located in Naples, Florida. It features a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course on the West Coast of Florida and offers dining, recreation, fitness, and social amenities for members and residents. The club emphasizes ongoing excellence in its golf course, grounds, facilities, and services, aiming to provide value and enjoyment for current and future members within a residential community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1980
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(148 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'S Paw Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 1
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four tests needing drive accuracy for easy irons while four long par fives force smart play to dodge score killers.
1
1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726054 yards5536 metersCR 75.3Bogey 107.7Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.6 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.1 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 184 | 510 | 339 | 307 | 409 | 477 | 139 | 392 | 3085 | 308 | 476 | 328 | 495 | 148 | 352 | 162 | 338 | 362 | 2969 | 6054 |
2
2 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725433 yards4968 metersCR 72.0Bogey 102.5Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 146 | 463 | 293 | 289 | 392 | 424 | 130 | 362 | 2816 | 250 | 444 | 297 | 441 | 125 | 331 | 130 | 328 | 271 | 2617 | 5433 |
H
HYBRID Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725722 yards5232 metersCR 73.6Bogey 105.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.8 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 146 | 463 | 293 | 307 | 392 | 477 | 139 | 362 | 2907 | 250 | 476 | 328 | 441 | 148 | 352 | 130 | 328 | 362 | 2815 | 5722 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear'S Paw Country Club
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 profile50% match
For 1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For 1 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
67% match
For 1 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bear'S Paw Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear'S Paw Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started63% match
For 1 tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring22%
Trajectory19%
17% match
For 1 tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
78% match
For 1 tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For 1 tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
78% match
For 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
77% match
For 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision15%
71% match
For 1 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For 1 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Alignment19%
66% match
For 1 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For 1 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
60% match
For 1 tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Scoring19%
83% match
For 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
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Get Started48% match
For 1 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Visualization12%
69% match
For 1 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For 2 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
57% match
For 2 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
70% match
For 2 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For 2 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For 2 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
47% match
For 2 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For 2 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim21%
Alignment13%
65% match
For 2 tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
Precision16%
71% match
For 2 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For 2 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment24%
Precision15%
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Get Started69% match
For 2 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
58% match
For 2 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
77% match
For 2 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Precision16%
72% match
For 2 tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
26% match
For HYBRID tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
49% match
For HYBRID tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
74% match
For HYBRID tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim24%
Trajectory18%
53% match
For HYBRID tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
44% match
For HYBRID tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control11%
17% match
For HYBRID tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
58% match
For HYBRID tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
62% match
For HYBRID tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring27%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started78% match
For HYBRID tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
38% match
For HYBRID tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
71% match
For HYBRID tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For HYBRID tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control14%
Alignment13%
73% match
For HYBRID tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
64% match
For HYBRID tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bear'S Paw Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear'S Paw Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear'S Paw Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bear'S Paw Country Club challenges consistency. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear'S Paw Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5744 yards. The back tees extend to 6054.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear'S Paw Country Club?
With a course rating of 75.3 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 Bear'S Paw Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6054.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Bear'S Paw Country Club 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'S Paw Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6054.0 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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