37% match
For Black tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forest Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 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
Forest Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest Hills Country 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 15%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
27.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forest Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
foresthills@fhcclub.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
2169 S 23rd St, Richmond, IN 47374, USA
Course Description
Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Indiana offers a premier private club experience with a championship golf course, swimming, fine dining, and social events for members and guests. Located on over 160 acres on the southeast side of the city, the club provides recreational and dining opportunities, event spaces, and a calendar of activities geared toward families and individuals alike. Members can access golf, pool, dining on the patio, and various social events, with information about membership packages and event calendars available on the site.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Diddel
Opened
1927
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⭐4.7(114 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 Forest Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours that punish off-line drives with bogey trouble, while par fives tempt birdies but risk doubles on poor lays.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726427 yards5877 metersCR 71.9Bogey 96.8Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.3 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 446 | 297 | 492 | 149 | 401 | 538 | 415 | 142 | 3231 | 235 | 323 | 450 | 354 | 400 | 126 | 347 | 426 | 535 | 3196 | 6427 |
B
Bronze Tee
Gender: MalePar 726177 yards5648 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.2Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 394 | 280 | 486 | 141 | 398 | 502 | 412 | 134 | 3088 | 218 | 318 | 453 | 332 | 365 | 121 | 345 | 406 | 531 | 3089 | 6177 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725614 yards5133 metersCR 67.8Bogey 90.2Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 313 | 280 | 415 | 141 | 398 | 465 | 412 | 128 | 2893 | 218 | 268 | 453 | 313 | 314 | 121 | 245 | 374 | 415 | 2721 | 5614 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest Hills Country Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
47% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Forest Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest Hills Country Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For Black tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion26%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Black tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
43% match
For Black tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
51% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim21%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Accuracy13%
82% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Dispersion12%
40% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Bronze tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For Bronze tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
58% match
For Bronze tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Bronze tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim19%
Distance Control12%
40% match
For Bronze tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started67% match
For Bronze tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
79% match
For Bronze tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring25%
Dispersion16%
44% match
For Bronze tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
51% match
For Bronze tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Bronze tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
54% match
For Bronze tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Bronze tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Bronze tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment14%
Aim13%
64% match
For Bronze tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Bronze tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
81% match
For Bronze tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
50% match
For Bronze tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Trajectory11%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Forest Hills Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States•36 holes
Forest Hills Women's Invitational
4/24/2026
Stroke Play
Indiana University East
NAIA
women
Open for registration
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Forest Hills Women's Invitational
4/24/2026
Stroke Play
Indiana University East
NAIA
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Forest Hills Country Club challenges consistency. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6020 yards. The back tees extend to 6427.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forest Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.9 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.
How long is Forest Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6427.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Forest Hills Country Club 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 Forest Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6427.0 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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