53% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Alignment16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Bear Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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 Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black Bear 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Aim 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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Black Bear Golf Course
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
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 Black Bear Golf Course.
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
1791 MN-210, Cloquet, MN 55720, USA
Course Description
Black Bear Golf Course is a premier golf destination located two hours north of the Twin Cities, nestled in northern forests with spring-fed ponds. The 6,560-yard, par-72 layout features lush bluegrass, rye fairways, and bentgrass greens, with four sets of tees and GPS-equipped golf carts for an enhanced playing experience. The clubhouse houses a fully stocked pro shop, a full-service snack bar, and a deck overlooking the course, while nearby Black Bear Casino Resort offers lodging, dining, gaming, and meeting spaces for groups. The course promotes play-and-stay packages, tournaments, and youth programs, welcoming golfers of all abilities to enjoy the region’s golfing opportunities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gilmore & Graves
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(1391 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 Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short iron tests on most holes that reward placement while long par fives create peak scoring pressure on select turns. Back nine slope raises steady risk for every decision.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725383 yards4922 metersCR 66.4Bogey 88.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 282 | 389 | 168 | 305 | 126 | 425 | 260 | 358 | 2663 | 360 | 106 | 300 | 430 | 350 | 294 | 139 | 325 | 416 | 2720 | 5383 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726057 yards5539 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 344 | 435 | 184 | 321 | 152 | 469 | 329 | 421 | 3008 | 382 | 130 | 344 | 461 | 374 | 359 | 148 | 382 | 469 | 3049 | 6057 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725383 yards4922 metersCR 71.4Bogey 101.1Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 282 | 389 | 168 | 305 | 126 | 425 | 260 | 358 | 2663 | 360 | 106 | 300 | 430 | 350 | 294 | 139 | 325 | 416 | 2720 | 5383 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725072 yards4638 metersCR 69.7Bogey 98.5Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.4 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 274 | 381 | 154 | 295 | 115 | 401 | 246 | 349 | 2536 | 319 | 78 | 294 | 395 | 334 | 274 | 125 | 307 | 410 | 2536 | 5072 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black Bear 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 profile48% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
36% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Black Bear Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black Bear Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
30% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision28%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring13%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim15%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment27%
Aim14%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
50% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim25%
Alignment24%
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Get Started40% match
For Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For Gold tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
42% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Dispersion20%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim21%
68% match
For Gold tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
83% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
76% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started40% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
69% 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%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment22%
Aim19%
26% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
76% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
62% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
83% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Bear Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Black Bear Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Black Bear Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Black Bear Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Bear Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5564 yards. The back tees extend to 6057.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Black Bear Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.9 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 Black Bear Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6057.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Black Bear 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 Black Bear Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6057.0 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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