38% match
For White 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
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
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%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.7
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
don@fhcc1921.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
5135 Forest Hills Rd, Rockford, IL 61114, USA
Course Description
Forest Hills Country Club is a private golf and social club located in Rockford, Illinois. The club offers a championship golf course, four tennis courts, and a large pool facility, and serves as a venue for weddings, private events, and memberships. It emphasizes member experiences, social and athletic programs, and corporate event hosting in the Rockford area. The club provides membership packages and event hosting options for members and non-members alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Maddox
Opened
1976
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(190 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 White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Players repeatedly face short-range approach pressures on most par fours and threes that test iron control above power. Tougher par fives via top handicaps add selective risk forcing layup choices over bold plays.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735550 yards5075 metersCR 73.1Bogey 104.1Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 300 | 352 | 141 | 290 | 476 | 310 | 125 | 470 | 2767 | 300 | 135 | 425 | 325 | 430 | 325 | 133 | 370 | 340 | 2783 | 5550 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735292 yards4839 metersCR 71.7Bogey 101.9Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.5 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 285 | 340 | 132 | 209 | 425 | 310 | 124 | 462 | 2583 | 291 | 121 | 414 | 320 | 423 | 320 | 129 | 368 | 323 | 2709 | 5292 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736215 yards5683 metersCR 76.8Bogey 109.6Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.0 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 309 | 369 | 152 | 303 | 486 | 353 | 161 | 564 | 3085 | 301 | 149 | 505 | 370 | 506 | 362 | 187 | 382 | 368 | 3130 | 6215 |
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
57% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
59% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Distance Control14%
11 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 11 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 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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41% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring30%
Distance Control12%
65% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision24%
Aim19%
38% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion20%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
67% match
For White 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 White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment19%
Accuracy9%
61% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment17%
Distance Control15%
53% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
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Get Started51% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
51% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
15% match
For Gold tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
49% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Scoring17%
Distance Control10%
45% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
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Get Started77% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim17%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
47% match
For Red tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim25%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
77% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
60% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started45% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
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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?
Forest Hills Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 139.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5754 yards. The back tees extend to 6215.0 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 76.8 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 Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6215.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Forest Hills Country Club and how should I play it?
Forest Hills Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 139.0 and yardage reaching 6215.0 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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