Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Back/Black.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
79
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
4
5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Back/Black, 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 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Everything you need to know about Back/Black.
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4780 Palmgren Lane NE
Fox Hollow Golf Club features 18 holes of Championship golf spread across 150 sprawling acres set along the Crow River between Rogers and St. Michael, Minnesota. Located in the west metro of the Twin Cities, the golf course has a proud tradition of hosting state championships including the 2008 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship.Our Back 9 redesign is complete including the breathtaking Holes 16 and 17. Add in the dramatic downhill drop on the par-3 15th hole with the uphill 18th playing to a memorable three-tiered green, and you'll see why Fox Hollow offers 4 of the best finishing holes in the metro.The clubhouse facilities at Fox Hollow comfortably host receptions, meetings and banquets for groups up to 240 guests. Elegant or casual, your event will receive the highest levels of service from our professional staff.The practice facility includes a full-length driving range, two putting/chipping greens, and a practice bunker.
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Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joel Goldstrand
Opened
1989
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Back/Black hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Back/Black hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Back/Black 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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% match to course practice profileCommit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Back/Black. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 61 days 83 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Chip
Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Land 2 Feet From Hole
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Every Flop Shot Softly
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Vary your targets and hit them every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Land it close: consistent rollout on approaches
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
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Get StartedGet up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Back/Black and what to expect.
Back/Black is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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