39% match
For Red 2018 tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forest Hills Golf Club (1006509)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest Hills, 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 26%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
16.5
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
28.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest Hills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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 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 | 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.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Mile End Rd, Coleford GL16 7QD, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stiff
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(470 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, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles that stress iron placement and position, with par fives adding layup choices under score protection needs. High difficulty ratings mean small misses turn pars into bogeys often.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726396 yards5849 metersCR 72.2Bogey 97.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 324 | 410 | 408 | 436 | 430 | 310 | 147 | 484 | 3366 | 316 | 420 | 324 | 515 | 172 | 483 | 337 | 153 | 310 | 3030 | 6396 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726048 yards5530 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.2 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 303 | 357 | 375 | 429 | 414 | 306 | 139 | 477 | 3212 | 281 | 381 | 316 | 509 | 125 | 473 | 302 | 143 | 306 | 2836 | 6048 |
R
Red 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745663 yards5178 metersCR 74.1Bogey 106.5Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.6 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 244 | 357 | 335 | 429 | 430 | 242 | 139 | 456 | 3044 | 281 | 297 | 223 | 457 | 140 | 483 | 304 | 128 | 306 | 2619 | 5663 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest Hills
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 profile42% match
For Red 2018 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Red 2018 tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red 2018 tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Forest Hills
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest Hills. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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Get Started69% match
For Red 2018 tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For Red 2018 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
44% match
For Red 2018 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Red 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring32%
Alignment23%
76% match
For Red 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
67% match
For Red 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Red 2018 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
71% match
For Red 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
55% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Red 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Red 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Aim17%
56% match
For Red 2018 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
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Get Started68% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
42% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Scoring32%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Alignment10%
49% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
62% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
71% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
Precision18%
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%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Precision11%
54% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim28%
Scoring20%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim21%
Precision21%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring30%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Precision16%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring30%
Aim11%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Hills and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest Hills for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Forest Hills technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Hills?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6030 yards. The back tees extend to 6396.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forest Hills?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6396.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Forest Hills 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 strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6396.0 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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