25% match
For Gold tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Trace At Harrison Bay
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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 Trace At Harrison Bay Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Trace At Harrison Bay, 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.
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Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
17.3
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear Trace At Harrison Bay
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear Trace At Harrison Bay.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tn.golftrail@tn.gov
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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
Bear Trace at Harrison Bay (TN Golf Trail), 8919 Harrison Bay Rd, Harrison, TN 37341, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1999
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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 Trace At Harrison Bay, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron accuracy across many par fours and threes with par fives adding reach decisions. Tougher holes raise bogey risks from poor positioning.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727111 yards6502 metersCR 73.9Bogey 99.4Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 579 | 437 | 189 | 414 | 536 | 439 | 202 | 434 | 3650 | 401 | 173 | 559 | 416 | 176 | 374 | 420 | 534 | 408 | 3461 | 7111 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725292 yards4839 metersCR 65.5Bogey 87.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 472 | 311 | 112 | 248 | 437 | 333 | 133 | 306 | 2653 | 319 | 90 | 475 | 321 | 114 | 257 | 317 | 419 | 327 | 2639 | 5292 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725972 yards5461 metersCR 68.7Bogey 92.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.9 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 531 | 337 | 131 | 312 | 469 | 379 | 171 | 348 | 3033 | 348 | 123 | 509 | 358 | 140 | 293 | 347 | 470 | 351 | 2939 | 5972 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Trace At Harrison Bay
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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% match to course practice profile43% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control27%
Visualization24%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bear Trace At Harrison Bay
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Trace At Harrison Bay. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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71% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring24%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started47% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
67% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Scoring13%
62% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
60% match
For White tees
Control woods height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Scoring22%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
66% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
58% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
Aim17%
43% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
25% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control24%
Alignment12%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Trace At Harrison Bay
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Trace At Harrison Bay and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear Trace At Harrison Bay for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bear Trace At Harrison Bay challenges consistency. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Trace At Harrison Bay?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6202 yards. The back tees extend to 7111.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear Trace At Harrison Bay?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Trace At Harrison Bay and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7111.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Bear Trace At Harrison Bay 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 Trace At Harrison Bay strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7111.0 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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