58% match
For Black tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Bear Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Black Bear Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black Bear Golf 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 25%Scoring 23%Precision 21%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Black Bear Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Black Bear Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
138 NJ-23, Franklin, NJ 07416, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Kurlander/David Glenz
Opened
1996
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⭐4.3(494 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 Black Bear Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing par four pressure needing straight drives into precise irons while par fives build birdie hope alongside bogey traps from poor position.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726669 yards6098 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 506 | 445 | 406 | 195 | 566 | 204 | 343 | 441 | 3490 | 382 | 148 | 385 | 555 | 164 | 275 | 496 | 385 | 389 | 3179 | 6669 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726334 yards5792 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 484 | 422 | 396 | 185 | 535 | 193 | 311 | 420 | 3315 | 360 | 143 | 370 | 528 | 154 | 255 | 480 | 357 | 372 | 3019 | 6334 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725082 yards4647 metersCR 63.9Bogey 84.0Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.4 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 386 | 371 | 315 | 133 | 441 | 135 | 256 | 307 | 2664 | 281 | 118 | 346 | 368 | 114 | 230 | 384 | 275 | 302 | 2418 | 5082 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black Bear Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile34% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
67% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Black Bear Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black Bear Golf 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started21% match
For Black tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
21% match
For Black tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
49% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
42% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
61% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
82% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring11%
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Get Started38% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Dispersion11%
64% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
50% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
83% match
For Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Precision11%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment28%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started48% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control11%
40% match
For Gold tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion42%
Accuracy32%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Gold tees
Build putting confidence, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min6 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Precision20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
42% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
43% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started60% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision15%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Aim12%
73% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Bear Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Black Bear Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Black Bear Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Black Bear Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Bear Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5876 yards. The back tees extend to 6669.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Black Bear Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Black Bear Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6669.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Black Bear Golf Club and how should I play it?
Black Bear Golf 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 Black Bear Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6669.0 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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