27% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Brook Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Black Brook Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black Brook 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 27%Scoring 20%Aim 18%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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Black Brook 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 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.
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
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Black Brook Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
blackbrookgc@cityofmentor.com
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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
8900 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA
Course Description
Black Brook Golf Course & Practice Center is a public 18-hole golf facility in Mentor, Ohio, operated by the City of Mentor since 2005. The course features a modern practice center, putting green, and a snack bar, with online tee-time booking and various leagues, lessons, and junior programs. It hosts high school and USGA-sanctioned events, and emphasizes accessible golf with a focus on both play and practice. Opened in 1929, the course has undergone upgrades including new tees, drainage improvements, and a state-of-the-art practice facility.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bertie Way
Opened
1929
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(240 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 Brook Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with steady par four battles that demand accurate drives and irons, building tension on a tougher back nine where long par fours spike bogey risks.This course tests players with steady par four battles that demand accurate drives and irons, building tension on a tougher back nine where long par fours spike bogey risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716320 yards5779 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 383 | 362 | 475 | 395 | 376 | 362 | 183 | 164 | 3053 | 294 | 198 | 484 | 360 | 407 | 403 | 474 | 200 | 447 | 3267 | 6320 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716040 yards5523 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | — | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 383 | 352 | 459 | 388 | 368 | 341 | 171 | 154 | 2964 | 284 | 185 | 414 | 352 | 388 | 398 | 460 | 159 | 436 | 3076 | 6040 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715015 yards4586 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.5Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | — | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 290 | 338 | 394 | 325 | 351 | 302 | 152 | 140 | 2574 | 274 | 101 | 371 | 307 | 282 | 289 | 373 | 136 | 308 | 2441 | 5015 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black Brook 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 profile55% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Red tees
Square up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
18% match
For Red 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 Black Brook Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black Brook 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Aim16%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
73% 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%
49% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
91% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim28%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy20%
86% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
49% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
Aim17%
43% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Precision18%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For Blue tees
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
51% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
84% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
73% 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%
54% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control14%
Scoring12%
67% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment26%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started84% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Aim16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
80% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
30% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision27%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision24%
Alignment20%
66% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim22%
Trajectory12%
60% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
75% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
73% 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Black Brook Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Black Brook Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Black Brook Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Black Brook Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Brook Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5668 yards. The back tees extend to 6320.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Black Brook Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.3 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Black Brook Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6320.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Black Brook Golf Course and how should I play it?
Black Brook Golf Course 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 Brook Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6320.0 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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