52% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bidwell Park Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
Bidwell Park Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bidwell Park Gc, 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 23%Aim 21%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bidwell Park Gc
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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bidwell Park Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Golf Course Rd, Chico, CA 95973, USA
Course Description
Bidwell Park Golf Course is a public golf facility in Chico, California offering a full-service golf experience with a historic 100-year legacy. The site highlights information about the course, membership options, the Bidwell Grill, and events and tournaments, along with tee-time booking through an online portal. Visitors can view course information, photos, and conditions, and stay connected via social channels. The venue emphasizes a community-oriented experience with networks for member clubs and social media integration.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Summers
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(216 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 Bidwell Park Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White Combo
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron play tests on par fours paired with par five layup choices that spike bogey risks on key tough holes, while back nine ratings raise overall tension.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726318 yards5777 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 130 | 413 | 156 | 520 | 409 | 166 | 479 | 490 | 3128 | 348 | 480 | 184 | 360 | 408 | 344 | 171 | 380 | 515 | 3190 | 6318 |
B
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 716126 yards5602 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.4Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 130 | 365 | 156 | 520 | 393 | 166 | 479 | 490 | 3056 | 333 | 429 | 184 | 351 | 396 | 329 | 171 | 362 | 515 | 3070 | 6126 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715935 yards5427 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.9Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 117 | 365 | 133 | 500 | 393 | 143 | 447 | 467 | 2922 | 333 | 429 | 173 | 351 | 396 | 329 | 149 | 362 | 491 | 3013 | 5935 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bidwell Park Gc
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
65% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
35% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bidwell Park Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bidwell Park Gc. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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79% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started40% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Check clubface, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
37% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
53% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim38%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
75% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Dial in aim, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started30% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim27%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
46% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Scoring20%
40% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Aim28%
Scoring22%
75% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control14%
35% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision22%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Scoring18%
Accuracy13%
37% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
60% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory14%
Aim13%
35% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
36% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization35%
Distance Control32%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment17%
Scoring15%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim16%
Precision12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bidwell Park Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Bidwell Park Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Bidwell Park Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bidwell Park Gc technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bidwell Park Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6126 yards. The back tees extend to 6318.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bidwell Park Gc?
With a course rating of 70.8 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 Bidwell Park Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6318.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Bidwell Park Gc 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 Bidwell Park Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6318.0 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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