36% match
For RED tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Slide Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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 Slide Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Slide Golf 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
20.2
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear Slide Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear Slide Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bslidem@aol.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
6770 231st St, Cicero, IN 46034, USA
Course Description
Bear Slide Golf Club is a public golf course located in Cicero, Indiana. It features a Scottish links-style front nine and a traditional back nine with creeks and notable elevation changes, offering a premier golf experience in Indiana. The club emphasizes tee times, events, memberships, and instructional opportunities for players of all levels. It is marketed as one of the top-rated and most affordable courses in the region, with booking via ForeUp for tee times.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dean Refram
Opened
1989
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⭐4.7(168 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 Slide Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout pressures players with back-to-back par fours needing straight tee shots and firm irons, while scarce par fives tempt birdies but spike bogey risks on wild drives or poor seconds.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 716998 yards6399 metersCR 75.0Bogey 100.5Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 426 | 517 | 166 | 494 | 186 | 469 | 533 | 429 | 3615 | 446 | 344 | 583 | 448 | 212 | 337 | 188 | 376 | 449 | 3383 | 6998 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715120 yards4682 metersCR 70.3Bogey 99.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 359 | 398 | 96 | 360 | 104 | 339 | 400 | 345 | 2748 | 329 | 285 | 451 | 290 | 138 | 246 | 97 | 265 | 271 | 2372 | 5120 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714834 yards4420 metersCR 68.9Bogey 96.9Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.3 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 319 | 396 | 96 | 358 | 104 | 319 | 393 | 310 | 2632 | 328 | 269 | 423 | 274 | 130 | 189 | 91 | 236 | 262 | 2202 | 4834 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Slide Golf 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For RED tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
75% match
For RED tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
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Get Started21% match
For RED tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
13 Week Flagship Program for Bear Slide Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Slide Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For RED tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
49% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
21% match
For RED tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
68% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
68% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy27%
Visualization11%
59% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment26%
Precision23%
53% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment24%
78% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
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Get Started47% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Visualization16%
71% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim15%
Precision15%
52% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
47% match
For BLACK tees
Master touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment21%
Precision17%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Alignment14%
37% match
For BLACK tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
36% match
For BLACK tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
41% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
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Get Started65% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Alignment13%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Alignment14%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
80% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
36% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started43% match
For BLACK tees
Make par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Accuracy16%
48% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion18%
Alignment15%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For GOLD tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
41% match
For GOLD tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bear Slide Golf Club
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 Slide Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Slide Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear Slide Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bear Slide Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Slide Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5916 yards. The back tees extend to 6998.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear Slide Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Slide Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6998.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Bear Slide Golf Club and how should I play it?
Bear Slide Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Slide Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6998.0 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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