71% match
For GREEN tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bent Tree Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
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Bent Tree Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bent Tree 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Precision 16%
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
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bent Tree Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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 | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bent Tree Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rhenderson@popegolf.net
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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
4700 Bent Tree Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34241, USA
Course Description
Bent Tree Country Club is a private club featuring a championship 72-par golf course in Sarasota, Florida, with amenities including dining, a clubhouse, and a pro shop. The club hosts golf events, tournaments, and social activities while offering member access to tee times, instruction, and a variety of dining and social experiences. It emphasizes a traditional, welcoming atmosphere with a focus on golf tradition,会员 engagement, and community involvement.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Lewis/Ward Northrup
Opened
1975
Conditions
Green: Bermuda
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.7(326 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 Bent Tree Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady iron play on compact par fours and fives where tough ratings amplify small errors into bogeys. Players face nonstop decisions to position for pars on tricky spots around the turn.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725540 yards5066 metersCR 72.5Bogey 101.9Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 436 | 133 | 318 | 309 | 346 | 307 | 126 | 466 | 2820 | 396 | 332 | 307 | 347 | 163 | 101 | 378 | 308 | 388 | 2720 | 5540 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725212 yards4766 metersCR 70.4Bogey 98.5Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 415 | 106 | 306 | 297 | 336 | 285 | 120 | 441 | 2635 | 390 | 315 | 302 | 337 | 154 | 88 | 318 | 290 | 383 | 2577 | 5212 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724278 yards3912 metersCR 65.2Bogey 90.8Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 258 | 327 | 103 | 230 | 240 | 295 | 215 | 118 | 360 | 2146 | 320 | 240 | 265 | 245 | 119 | 55 | 296 | 254 | 338 | 2132 | 4278 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bent Tree 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 profile46% match
For GREEN tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started46% match
For GREEN tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
16% match
For GREEN tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bent Tree Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bent Tree 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
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
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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16% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment32%
Aim15%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment30%
Aim27%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
77% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For GREEN tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Precision13%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
33% match
For GOLD tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
41% match
For GOLD tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Alignment14%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
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Get Started71% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
77% match
For GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
Precision14%
77% match
For GOLD tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
37% match
For RED tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
73% match
For RED tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
46% match
For RED tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
46% match
For RED tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
52% match
For RED tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision24%
Scoring18%
68% match
For RED tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started76% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
69% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
66% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment12%
53% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
67% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Precision14%
62% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Precision15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Bent Tree Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bent Tree Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bent Tree Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bent Tree Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bent Tree Country Club technically exacting. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bent Tree Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4909 yards. The back tees extend to 5540.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bent Tree Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Bent Tree Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5540.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bent Tree Country Club and how should I play it?
Bent Tree Country 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 Bent Tree Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5540.0 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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