27% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forest Park Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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 Park Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest Park Country Club, 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 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
20.4
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest Park Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forest Park Country Club.
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
1821 Mulberry Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112, USA
Course Description
Forest Park Country Club is a private club in Martinsville, Virginia, offering an 18-hole golf course designed by Gene Hamm with Bermuda fairways and bent grass greens, along with an Olympic-size pool and children’s wading pool. The venue also features the area’s largest ballroom capable of hosting weddings, banquets, meetings, and catered events, plus a cozy barroom and grill for more intimate gatherings. The club emphasizes athletic recreation and social events in a scenic, hospitality-driven setting. It serves members and guests in Martinsville and the surrounding Virginia region.
18-hole golf course • gene hamm golf course • bermuda fairways • bent grass greens • ballroom venue • weddings • banquets • private party venue • pool facilities • event catering • meetings venue • martinsville va • regional country club • catered events • family recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1932
Conditions
Green: Bermuda
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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 Park Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers endless par four battles where drive quality dictates iron comfort, mixed with long par fives tempting risk for reward and par threes probing tee accuracy at varied ranges. Bogey threats loom large from wayward drives inflating pars into doubles.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716689 yards6116 metersCR 72.2Bogey 97.3Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.7 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 541 | 419 | 198 | 399 | 344 | 521 | 206 | 378 | 3390 | 396 | 369 | 409 | 579 | 164 | 356 | 411 | 161 | 454 | 3299 | 6689 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725803 yards5306 metersCR 73.7Bogey 104.8Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 506 | 342 | 125 | 378 | 324 | 425 | 182 | 361 | 2994 | 376 | 282 | 345 | 471 | 143 | 342 | 311 | 129 | 410 | 2809 | 5803 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715313 yards4858 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 425 | 314 | 125 | 333 | 318 | 386 | 178 | 294 | 2649 | 358 | 278 | 270 | 438 | 140 | 336 | 311 | 123 | 410 | 2664 | 5313 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726335 yards5793 metersCR 76.7Bogey 109.2Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.9 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 523 | 396 | 167 | 393 | 330 | 493 | 186 | 365 | 3211 | 384 | 351 | 387 | 546 | 147 | 348 | 377 | 146 | 438 | 3124 | 6335 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest Park Country Club
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 profile55% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment28%
Precision12%
58% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
10 Week Flagship Program for Forest Park Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest Park Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
35% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started27% match
For Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
45% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
64% match
For Gold tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
50% match
For Gold tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min23 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Dispersion26%
Scoring11%
76% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
75% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
75% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion24%
Precision16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Aim14%
65% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Aim11%
56% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment22%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For Red tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
Precision16%
46% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
41% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
46% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim31%
Dispersion15%
57% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started69% match
For 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 Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Precision20%
67% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision13%
Aim12%
27% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Set a target, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim28%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Master touch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring17%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge loft, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
45% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment38%
Aim30%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Park Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest Park Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Forest Park Country Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Park Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6001 yards. The back tees extend to 6689.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forest Park Country Club?
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 Park Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6689.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Forest Park Country Club and how should I play it?
Forest Park Country Club 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 Park Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6689.0 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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