79% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring17%
Aim17%
Precision17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forest Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
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 Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest Park Golf Course, 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 29%Aim 20%Scoring 18%Precision 17%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.
15.9
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
27.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range30 min
Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forest Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
1155 Sheffield Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
William J. Spear
Opened
1973
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(179 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 Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron consistency through abundant par fours and threes that demand dialed-in approaches, while rare par fives mix birdie upside with bogey traps. Front nine amps up the challenge with tougher ratings forcing steady play.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705843 yards5343 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.9Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 475 | 376 | 178 | 340 | 466 | 329 | 198 | 392 | 3144 | 197 | 223 | 342 | 380 | 345 | 470 | 295 | 127 | 320 | 2699 | 5843 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705642 yards5159 metersCR 67.5Bogey 89.7Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 465 | 366 | 168 | 325 | 456 | 318 | 183 | 377 | 3033 | 188 | 213 | 336 | 370 | 334 | 461 | 280 | 116 | 311 | 2609 | 5642 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725178 yards4735 metersCR 70.5Bogey 98.9Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 1 | — | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 454 | 287 | 157 | 310 | 445 | 307 | 168 | 362 | 2860 | 158 | 203 | 320 | 337 | 322 | 355 | 218 | 104 | 301 | 2318 | 5178 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest Park Golf Course
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 profile71% match
For Red tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision13%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Forest Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest Park Golf Course. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
47% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
59% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
60% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Precision11%
82% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
29% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring28%
Precision13%
35% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
71% 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%
49% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
54% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
39% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim30%
Alignment27%
77% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Accuracy15%
45% match
For White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For 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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Forest Park Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5510 yards. The back tees extend to 5843.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forest Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Forest Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5843.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Forest Park Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5843.0 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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