Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Black Brook Golf 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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Everything you need to know about Black Brook Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
blackbrookgc@cityofmentor.com
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8900 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bertie Way
Opened
1929
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Black Brook Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Full 41 days 58 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get StartedSquare up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Black Brook Golf Course and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6320.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
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.
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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