52% match
For FOREST tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Forest at Wilderness Valley
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
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 Forest Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Black Forest, 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Black Forest
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | 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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Black Forest.
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
6500 Nicklaus Drive
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Doak
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
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⭐2.2(51 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 Forest, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for FOREST
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course constantly tests with long par fours and fives pressuring tee decisions and approach accuracy, where misses lead to bogeys amid steep slope rating. Expect repeating reach challenges that risk big scores on power lacks.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 736638 yards6070 metersCR 72.6Bogey 99.0Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 519 | 423 | 344 | 377 | 215 | 360 | 550 | 145 | 345 | 3278 | 532 | 395 | 189 | 354 | 385 | 139 | 471 | 410 | 485 | 3360 | 6638 |
C
CHAMPIONSHIP -BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 737044 yards6441 metersCR 74.4Bogey 102.1Slope 149
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.8 · Slope 151
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 51.3 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 524 | 443 | 374 | 409 | 238 | 371 | 559 | 166 | 365 | 3449 | 547 | 432 | 197 | 364 | 451 | 159 | 504 | 441 | 500 | 3595 | 7044 |
F
FOREST Tee
Gender: MalePar 655094 yards4658 metersCR 65.3Bogey 86.5Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 432 | 367 | 262 | 329 | 115 | 234 | 409 | 97 | 265 | 2510 | 421 | 333 | 148 | 242 | 210 | 110 | 392 | 328 | 400 | 2584 | 5094 |
F
FOREST Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705094 yards4658 metersCR 70.4Bogey 100.3Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 432 | 367 | 262 | 329 | 115 | 234 | 409 | 97 | 265 | 2510 | 421 | 333 | 148 | 242 | 210 | 110 | 392 | 328 | 400 | 2584 | 5094 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Black Forest
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 profile55% match
For FOREST tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Precision24%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For FOREST tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
36% match
For FOREST tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Black Forest
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Black Forest. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For FOREST tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started62% match
For FOREST tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
71% match
For FOREST tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control15%
Precision14%
68% match
For FOREST tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For FOREST tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
69% match
For FOREST tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
66% match
For FOREST tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim20%
66% match
For FOREST tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For FOREST tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
62% match
For FOREST tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For FOREST tees
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
37% match
For FOREST tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
62% match
For FOREST tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
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Get Started52% match
For FOREST tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control33%
Visualization24%
57% match
For FOREST tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
69% match
For FOREST tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
62% match
For FOREST tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion17%
Aim14%
73% match
For FOREST tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim19%
Precision15%
68% match
For FOREST tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For FOREST tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision20%
Dispersion11%
55% match
For FOREST tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
73% match
For FOREST tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
69% match
For FOREST tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Dispersion22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
58% match
For FOREST tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision12%
Dispersion11%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
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Get Started73% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Square up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment28%
Aim16%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
68% 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%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim18%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim27%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
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Get Started70% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring22%
Trajectory17%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision27%
Trajectory14%
43% match
For CHAMPIONSHIP -BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Black Forest
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Forest
Get answers to common questions about playing Black Forest and what to expect.
How difficult is Black Forest for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Black Forest technically exacting. Its 149.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Black Forest?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6069 yards. The back tees extend to 7044.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Black Forest?
With a course rating of 74.4 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Black Forest and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7044.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Black Forest 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 Forest strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 149.0 and yardage reaching 7044.0 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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