Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Forest Meadows.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest Meadows, 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.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Everything you need to know about Forest Meadows.
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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633 Forest Meadows Dr, Murphys, CA 95247, USA
Holes
18
Par
60
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1974
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Forest Meadows, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 43.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 43.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 509 | 124 | 182 | 327 | 190 | 148 | 279 | 350 | 333 | 2442 | 495 | 132 | 174 | 336 | 179 | 159 | 261 | 342 | 326 | 2404 | 4846 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 509 | 124 | 182 | 327 | 190 | 148 | 279 | 350 | 333 | 2442 | 495 | 132 | 174 | 336 | 179 | 159 | 261 | 342 | 326 | 2404 | 4846 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 46.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 101 | 155 | 299 | 141 | 112 | 260 | 320 | 290 | 2163 | 427 | 107 | 146 | 307 | 136 | 124 | 221 | 310 | 295 | 2073 | 4236 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Forest Meadows hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forest Meadows hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forest Meadows hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forest Meadows hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forest Meadows hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forest Meadows 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 Forest Meadows hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forest Meadows 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 Forest Meadows 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 Forest Meadows hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Forest Meadows hole-by-hole data.
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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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest Meadows. 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.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedConsistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Meadows and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Forest Meadows challenges consistency. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 60.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4541 yards. The back tees extend to 4846.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 67.6 and par 60, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 60 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 4846.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Forest Meadows 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 4846.0 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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