Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Forbes Golf Club.
Total Programs
18
18 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
99
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forbes Golf Club, 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Everything you need to know about Forbes Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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17 Parkes Rd, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Forbes Golf Club operates the 18-hole championship Forbes golf course located on the northern side of Forbes, NSW, beside the Newell Highway. The club features a watercourse that bisects several holes, full irrigation, and a par-72 layout that hosts amateur and open events, with regular Men’s and Ladies competitions and charity events. It maintains reciprocal club connections, hosts major events such as the Forbes Nissan Classic, and offers membership through its golf and related facilities. The club is positioned as one of the best country golf courses in New South Wales, serving local residents and visiting golfers.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1918
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Forbes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21306, USGA, Red, Women
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.6 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 210 | 539 | 163 | 401 | 350 | 458 | 517 | 373 | 142 | 3153 | 396 | 441 | 340 | 421 | 398 | 479 | 418 | 450 | 175 | 3518 | 6671 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 194 | 533 | 153 | 389 | 341 | 455 | 510 | 360 | 134 | 3069 | 371 | 433 | 334 | 402 | 388 | 468 | 404 | 444 | 163 | 3407 | 6476 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 191 | 464 | 162 | 384 | 345 | 458 | 397 | 265 | 96 | 2762 | 293 | 442 | 307 | 241 | 346 | 463 | 349 | 377 | 142 | 2960 | 5722 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Forbes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forbes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forbes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forbes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forbes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forbes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forbes Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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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Showing 18 Programs
% match to course practice profileWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forbes Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par from Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Full flagship program designed around Forbes Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 51 practice days and 51 unique drills.
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Set up for high shot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Forbes Golf Club and what to expect.
Forbes Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6196 yards. The back tees extend to 6671.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.6 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.
Stretching to 6671.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6671.0 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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