66% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control29%
Scoring13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Trace At Tims Ford
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
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Bear Trace At Tims Ford Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Trace At Tims Ford, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Alignment 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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear Trace At Tims Ford
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear Trace At Tims Ford.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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 Tims Ford State Park (TN Golf Trail), 891 Wiseman Bend Rd, Winchester, TN 37398, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1999
Google 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 Trace At Tims Ford, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure on iron shots into par fours and threes where small errors spark bogey tallies especially on front nine's sterner side. Bogey pace rules as front slope exceeds back in challenge.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 716472 yards5918 metersCR 71.5Bogey 94.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 409 | 495 | 144 | 403 | 352 | 526 | 155 | 438 | 3285 | 398 | 183 | 549 | 444 | 505 | 172 | 386 | 389 | 161 | 3187 | 6472 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714832 yards4418 metersCR 68.1Bogey 95.6Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 327 | 405 | 82 | 273 | 261 | 438 | 108 | 337 | 2509 | 285 | 119 | 454 | 330 | 381 | 95 | 291 | 267 | 101 | 2323 | 4832 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715477 yards5008 metersCR 71.4Bogey 100.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 380 | 463 | 105 | 321 | 293 | 461 | 115 | 365 | 2814 | 316 | 142 | 482 | 380 | 416 | 128 | 375 | 303 | 121 | 2663 | 5477 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Trace At Tims Ford
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 profile72% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion10%
52% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started25% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bear Trace At Tims Ford
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Trace At Tims Ford. 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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66% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
45% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
80% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
53% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
Accuracy20%
59% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim32%
Alignment28%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim14%
Accuracy13%
49% match
For White tees
Focus on the target line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~30 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring17%
Stroke15%
56% match
For White tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
49% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment19%
48% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
20% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Mechanics27%
Precision22%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
70% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Aim28%
Scoring25%
78% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
53% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Aim17%
41% match
For Green tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
61% match
For Green tees
Square up, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring30%
Aim11%
56% match
For Green tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory15%
Scoring12%
30% match
For Green tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP8 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision25%
Mechanics17%
66% match
For Green tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment27%
74% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment20%
Aim13%
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Get Started70% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
69% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
48% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Precision21%
Accuracy12%
70% match
For Green tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring32%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment17%
Distance Control14%
29% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Trace At Tims Ford
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Trace At Tims Ford and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear Trace At Tims Ford for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bear Trace At Tims Ford challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Trace At Tims Ford?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5652 yards. The back tees extend to 6472.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear Trace At Tims Ford?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Trace At Tims Ford and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6472.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bear Trace At Tims Ford 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 Trace At Tims Ford strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6472.0 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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