33% match
For White/Gold tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bemidji Town & 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
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
Bemidji Town & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bemidji Town & 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bemidji Town & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bemidji Town & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rick@bemidjigolf.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
2425 Birchmont Beach Rd NE, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Course Description
To this day, Bemidji boasts of its 18-hole championship course, maintained by the Bemidji Town & Country Club. Sitting on the north shore of beautiful Lake Bemidji, it offers rolling terrain, with most holes surrounded by majestic Norway pines. Strategically placed water hazards come into play on four holes. The challenging par 72 courses has hosted the Men's, Women's and Senior State Amateur tournaments, 2 Minnesota Section PGA Championships as well as the permanent site of the Birchmont Golf Tournament, one of Minnesota's premier amateur events for over eighty years, and the Vandersluis Golf Tournament for over forty years. Rated 4-Stars by Golf Digest in 2003, we continue to be one of northern Minnesota's favorite golf destinations. In addition to outside play, indoor entertainment is just as much enjoyed. When you are looking for a great place to host your party or wedding reception, our beautiful clubhouse and full service restaurant can provide you with wonderful service and delicious menus. The staff and management at Bemidji Town & Country Club look forward to making your day one to remember.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Kevin Norby
Opened
1918
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(191 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 Bemidji Town & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces precise irons on endless short par fours and threes with par fives daring two-shot reaches that risk bogeys on tough ones.This setup repeats decision squeezes where small misses snowball into higher scores.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725027 yards4597 metersCR 69.3Bogey 97.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 136 | 252 | 387 | 301 | 297 | 136 | 297 | 429 | 2521 | 442 | 143 | 293 | 273 | 110 | 390 | 257 | 242 | 356 | 2506 | 5027 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726204 yards5673 metersCR 75.9Bogey 107.5Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 165 | 305 | 485 | 369 | 392 | 157 | 383 | 489 | 3090 | 487 | 168 | 390 | 330 | 150 | 465 | 360 | 347 | 417 | 3114 | 6204 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725769 yards5275 metersCR 73.5Bogey 103.8Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 165 | 305 | 485 | 304 | 300 | 157 | 304 | 489 | 2854 | 445 | 168 | 345 | 330 | 150 | 465 | 306 | 347 | 359 | 2915 | 5769 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bemidji Town & 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 profile40% match
For White/Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
48% match
For White/Gold tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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Get Started32% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Bemidji Town & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bemidji Town & Country Club. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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42% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For White/Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment29%
Aim16%
58% match
For White/Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For White/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
77% match
For White/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim15%
65% match
For White/Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Precision11%
60% match
For White/Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Scoring15%
76% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
56% match
For White/Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion23%
Alignment13%
77% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started46% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
Accuracy14%
52% match
For Red tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
77% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
74% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
65% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
67% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Scoring15%
Accuracy14%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
50% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control11%
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Get Started51% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Visualization13%
81% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Aim18%
Accuracy15%
52% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment14%
Dispersion12%
47% match
For White tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
44% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Dispersion10%
61% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
Aim18%
74% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
14% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
62% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
46% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Scoring14%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Alignment12%
65% 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%
56% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Accuracy20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bemidji Town & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bemidji Town & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bemidji Town & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Bemidji Town & Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bemidji Town & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5616 yards. The back tees extend to 6204.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bemidji Town & Country Club?
With a course rating of 75.9 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 Bemidji Town & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6204.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Bemidji Town & 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 Bemidji Town & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6204.0 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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