45% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bigwood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Bigwood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bigwood Golf Course, 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 29%Scoring 19%Aim 17%Precision 17%Dispersion 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.
18
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bigwood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bigwood Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bigwoodgolf@sunvalley.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
115 Thunder Trail, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Muir Graves
Opened
1971
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(112 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 Bigwood Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats the exact same hole set twice across matching nines, so the player battles familiar shot patterns under building score pressure. Long par fours and short par threes spike risk unless tee accuracy and irons stay sharp.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726416 yards5867 metersCR 76.0Bogey 108.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.4 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.4 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 309 | 515 | 297 | 193 | 405 | 492 | 183 | 451 | 3208 | 363 | 309 | 515 | 297 | 193 | 405 | 492 | 183 | 451 | 3208 | 6416 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726006 yards5492 metersCR 74.0Bogey 105.4Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 309 | 474 | 275 | 165 | 389 | 475 | 165 | 412 | 3003 | 339 | 309 | 474 | 275 | 165 | 389 | 475 | 165 | 412 | 3003 | 6006 |
W
White/Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725755 yards5262 metersCR 72.6Bogey 103.2Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 309 | 474 | 275 | 165 | 389 | 475 | 165 | 412 | 3003 | 298 | 251 | 465 | 263 | 160 | 353 | 429 | 121 | 412 | 2752 | 5755 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bigwood Golf Course
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 profile45% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
76% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bigwood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bigwood Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Scoring30%
Accuracy25%
51% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring28%
Precision15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
41% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment19%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
59% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
87% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
59% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment28%
Aim15%
53% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy22%
Alignment10%
64% match
For White tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion38%
Precision23%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
46% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics19%
Scoring14%
45% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
72% 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 Started70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
54% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
77% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision26%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For White/Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim12%
70% match
For White/Yellow tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Precision14%
81% match
For White/Yellow tees
Pick your spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
74% match
For White/Yellow tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
42% match
For White/Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%
64% match
For White/Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For White/Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started67% match
For White/Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For White/Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For White/Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For White/Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bigwood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bigwood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bigwood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Bigwood Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bigwood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6086 yards. The back tees extend to 6416.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bigwood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bigwood Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6416.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Bigwood Golf Course 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 Bigwood Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6416.0 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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