Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Creswick Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Forest Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest Resort, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forest Resort.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1500 Midland Hwy, Creswick VIC 3363, Australia
Course Description
RACV Goldfields Resort is a resort located in Creswick, Victoria, offering a range of accommodation options, dining and bars, golf, facilities, and event spaces. The resort is situated in the heart of Victoria's gold rush landscape, providing a relaxing getaway for families and couples.
accommodation • resort • golf • dining • bars • events • weddings • travel • tourism
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tony Cashmore
Opened
2006
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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 Forest Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 30409, GA, White, Women
30409, GA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 360 | 212 | 327 | 518 | 515 | 271 | 165 | 435 | 3228 | 480 | 399 | 374 | 184 | 387 | 435 | 457 | 163 | 462 | 3341 | 6569 |
30409, GA, Black, Men (copy) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 360 | 212 | 327 | 518 | 515 | 271 | 165 | 435 | 3228 | 480 | 399 | 374 | 184 | 387 | 435 | 457 | 163 | 462 | 3341 | 6569 |
30409, GA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.5 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 315 | 195 | 294 | 509 | 472 | 265 | 157 | 423 | 3043 | 463 | 382 | 364 | 178 | 336 | 399 | 452 | 148 | 446 | 3168 | 6211 |
30409, GA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 260 | 141 | 253 | 462 | 412 | 232 | 137 | 387 | 2660 | 425 | 353 | 329 | 138 | 278 | 296 | 371 | 112 | 341 | 2643 | 5303 |
30409, GA, Red, Women (copy) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 260 | 141 | 253 | 462 | 412 | 232 | 137 | 387 | 2660 | 425 | 353 | 329 | 138 | 278 | 296 | 371 | 112 | 341 | 2643 | 5303 |
30409, GA, White, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.4 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 299 | 159 | 270 | 469 | 458 | 248 | 149 | 406 | 2856 | 441 | 374 | 349 | 166 | 323 | 357 | 412 | 133 | 371 | 2926 | 5782 |
30409, GA, White, Women (copy) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 299 | 159 | 270 | 469 | 458 | 248 | 149 | 406 | 2856 | 441 | 374 | 349 | 166 | 323 | 357 | 412 | 133 | 371 | 2926 | 5782 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest Resort
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Forest Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest Resort. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Forest Resort
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 Forest Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Forest Resort challenges consistency. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5936 yards. The back tees extend to 6569.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forest Resort?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 Forest Resort and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6569.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Forest Resort 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 Forest Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6569.0 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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