29% match
For Blue/White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forest Meadows
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Forest Meadows Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 13%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.3
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
35
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest Meadows
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
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
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.
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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forest Meadows.
Contact Information
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
633 Forest Meadows Dr, Murphys, CA 95247, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
60
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1974
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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 Meadows, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron shots to greens on par threes and short par fours while par fives add position play pressure, creating scoring risks on tougher holes shown by handicap ranks.
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 664846 yards4431 metersCR 63.9Bogey 86.0Slope 119
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 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664846 yards4431 metersCR 67.6Bogey 96.1Slope 121
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 |
R
RED/YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664236 yards3873 metersCR 64.0Bogey 90.7Slope 113
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest Meadows
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 profile69% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Blue/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Forest Meadows
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
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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14% match
For Blue/White tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue/White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim29%
Alignment25%
70% match
For Blue/White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
75% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
Aim19%
46% match
For Blue/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Alignment16%
75% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
49% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Precision31%
Dispersion19%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
79% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
74% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
72% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision20%
Aim15%
58% match
For Blue/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started64% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control43%
Dispersion17%
Aim13%
76% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Pick line and commit, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
58% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
72% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
74% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
82% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Aim13%
69% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
77% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min33 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
70% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Precision17%
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Get Started52% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Check setup, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Alignment26%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
84% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
62% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
72% match
For RED/YELLOW tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For Blue/White tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
58% match
For Blue/White tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
83% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick your spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Control rollout, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim32%
Dispersion16%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started82% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion16%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Meadows
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Meadows and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest Meadows for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Meadows?
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.
What is considered a good score at Forest Meadows?
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.
How long is Forest Meadows and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4846.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Forest Meadows and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Forest Meadows strategically challenging?
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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