59% match
For Gold tees
Focus on the target line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Eagle Bend Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Bear/Osprey Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear/Osprey, 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 21%Aim 18%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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear/Osprey
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear/Osprey.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mikew@golfmt.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
279 Eagle Bend Drive
Course Description
Eagle Bend Golf Club is a private 27-hole championship golf course situated on the north shore of Flathead Lake in Bigfork, Montana. The three nine-hole layouts offer sweeping mountain and lake views, challenging play, and a well-maintained course environment. The club emphasizes membership and a welcoming community atmosphere, with a clubhouse and golf shop supporting an enjoyable golf experience in the Flathead Valley.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Hull/Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1995
Google 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 Bear/Osprey, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four pressure where precise drives and irons repeat as scorecard drivers, while long par fives create reach choices with big bogey threats on marked tough spots.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726794 yards6212 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 532 | 352 | 211 | 386 | 416 | 382 | 211 | 379 | 500 | 3369 | 347 | 191 | 490 | 402 | 434 | 200 | 412 | 554 | 395 | 3425 | 6794 |
B
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726591 yards6027 metersCR 70.8Bogey 93.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 532 | 352 | 186 | 386 | 393 | 382 | 184 | 379 | 500 | 3294 | 347 | 191 | 490 | 372 | 410 | 175 | 363 | 554 | 395 | 3297 | 6591 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725628 yards5146 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.3Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.0 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 16 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 327 | 164 | 310 | 357 | 307 | 146 | 323 | 425 | 2814 | 325 | 134 | 431 | 327 | 360 | 155 | 316 | 439 | 327 | 2814 | 5628 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear/Osprey
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Aim15%
Distance Control15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bear/Osprey
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear/Osprey. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Scoring20%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
51% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
46% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
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%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring12%
73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
27% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For Blue tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
34% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Precision22%
Alignment20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion22%
Accuracy21%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Alignment12%
Scoring10%
54% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
57% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
75% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
34% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
46% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment34%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
77% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
Scoring13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bear/Osprey
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear/Osprey and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear/Osprey for mid-handicap golfers?
Bear/Osprey is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear/Osprey?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6211 yards. The back tees extend to 6794.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear/Osprey?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Bear/Osprey and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6794.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bear/Osprey and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Bear/Osprey strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6794.0 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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