34% match
For Red tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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 Of Dean Golf Club (1006513) Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513), 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.
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Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513)
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![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513).
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@bells-hotel.co.uk
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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
Lord's Hill, Coleford GL16 8BE, UK
Course Description
Bells Hotel and Country Club is a hotel and golf resort located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It offers 53 bedrooms, a bar and restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, a pro shop, a gym, and various leisure facilities such as a bowls green, beauty salon, hairdressers, and e-bike hire. The property emphasizes outdoor activities and family-friendly stays, with access to local attractions and outdoor adventures. The site also notes electric vehicle charging points for guests and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Day
Opened
1973
Google Reviews
Business Not 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 Of Dean Golf Club (1006513), all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where iron accuracy drives low scores, but the sparse long par fives create high risk for any aggressive play.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 696111 yards5588 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.7Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 148 | 393 | 407 | 170 | 377 | 536 | 181 | 328 | 2926 | 414 | 364 | 372 | 546 | 311 | 156 | 411 | 211 | 400 | 3185 | 6111 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695462 yards4994 metersCR 66.5Bogey 89.3Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 126 | 298 | 399 | 152 | 350 | 512 | 144 | 300 | 2644 | 354 | 318 | 329 | 497 | 280 | 138 | 363 | 203 | 336 | 2818 | 5462 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715218 yards4771 metersCR 70.3Bogey 98.8Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.6 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 131 | 303 | 347 | 127 | 358 | 455 | 140 | 292 | 2469 | 396 | 281 | 299 | 466 | 250 | 138 | 371 | 198 | 350 | 2749 | 5218 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513)
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 profile37% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
71% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
55% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control30%
Alignment26%
13 Week Flagship Program for Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513)
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513). Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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41% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
47% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
33% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
44% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started40% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
35% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy27%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
53% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
47% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
68% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim20%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Aim13%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Aim19%
49% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy29%
Alignment26%
59% match
For Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision22%
Scoring22%
36% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
30% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Precision13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
55% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
56% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy32%
Visualization16%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started44% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization31%
Dispersion19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513)
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513) and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513) for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513) technically exacting. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513)?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5664 yards. The back tees extend to 6111.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513)?
With a course rating of 69.6 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513) and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6111.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Forest Of Dean Golf Club (1006513) 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 Of Dean Golf Club (1006513) strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6111.0 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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