39% match
For Gold tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forest Lake Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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 Lake Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest Lake, 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 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest Lake
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range30 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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
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 Lake.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
clubinfo@forestlakeclub.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
340 Country Club Drive
Map not available
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Maurice McCarthy/Mike Beebe
Opened
1927
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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 Lake, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where tee precision sets approach ease, joined by long par fives that heighten position risks and scoring trouble. Repeating iron demands build pressure across holes with bogey paths narrow.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726153 yards5626 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 349 | 498 | 357 | 362 | 190 | 375 | 147 | 316 | 3052 | 450 | 184 | 377 | 480 | 401 | 165 | 377 | 525 | 142 | 3101 | 6153 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726471 yards5917 metersCR 77.8Bogey 111.4Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.8 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.6 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 362 | 515 | 402 | 373 | 218 | 400 | 160 | 316 | 3204 | 450 | 196 | 418 | 480 | 422 | 165 | 409 | 562 | 165 | 3267 | 6471 |
G
Green / Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725123 yards4684 metersCR 69.8Bogey 98.6Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 302 | 429 | 287 | 294 | 182 | 327 | 108 | 292 | 2629 | 399 | 146 | 255 | 431 | 345 | 119 | 322 | 385 | 92 | 2494 | 5123 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest Lake
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 profile69% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
80% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Forest Lake
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest Lake. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Aim16%
88% match
For Gold tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
59% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory13%
Dispersion12%
56% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Dispersion14%
42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue 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 Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment23%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
80% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
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Get Started52% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
36% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
46% match
For Green / Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim33%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Green / Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
38% match
For Green / Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
58% match
For Green / Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion18%
Precision16%
69% match
For Green / Red tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
45% match
For Green / Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim18%
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Get Started71% match
For Green / Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
62% match
For Green / Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
69% match
For Green / Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Green / Red tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Trajectory14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Forest Lake
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Lake
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Lake and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest Lake for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Forest Lake challenges consistency. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Lake?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5797 yards. The back tees extend to 6471.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forest Lake?
With a course rating of 77.8 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 Lake and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6471.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Forest Lake 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 Lake strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6471.0 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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