67% match
For White tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Great Bear Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Great Bear Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Great Bear Golf & 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 25%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
17.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Great Bear Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Hard
Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Hard
Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Great Bear Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cschmelz@browngolf.net
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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
1 Great Bear Ct, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1997
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⭐4.4(290 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 Great Bear Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision par four test packed with short threes and position par fives where approach control on top-ranked tough holes curbs bogey runs and taps into the solid course rating.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716017 yards5502 metersCR 69.8Bogey 94.9Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 160 | 393 | 480 | 388 | 369 | 127 | 502 | 319 | 3068 | 379 | 177 | 346 | 152 | 376 | 491 | 142 | 377 | 509 | 2949 | 6017 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715700 yards5212 metersCR 68.3Bogey 92.9Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 155 | 373 | 469 | 365 | 330 | 118 | 479 | 284 | 2881 | 368 | 167 | 334 | 128 | 355 | 479 | 127 | 365 | 496 | 2819 | 5700 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714949 yards4525 metersCR 69.0Bogey 98.4Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.8 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | — | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 127 | 341 | 437 | 311 | 300 | 96 | 447 | 265 | 2603 | 302 | 153 | 285 | 115 | 211 | 408 | 97 | 327 | 448 | 2346 | 4949 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715700 yards5212 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.9Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.9 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.0 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | — | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 155 | 373 | 469 | 365 | 330 | 118 | 479 | 284 | 2881 | 368 | 167 | 334 | 128 | 355 | 479 | 127 | 365 | 496 | 2819 | 5700 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Great Bear Golf & 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For White tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
76% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
48% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy35%
Aim8%
12 Week Flagship Program for Great Bear Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Great Bear Golf & Country Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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34% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
58% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
76% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
Scoring13%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Alignment17%
72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment22%
Aim15%
67% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Aim12%
69% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
68% 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%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
18% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For Red tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
78% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
53% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
57% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
66% match
For White tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision22%
Scoring21%
18% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
59% match
For White tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
39% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim26%
Alignment20%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Scoring12%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
69% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy15%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Great Bear Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Great Bear Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Great Bear Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Great Bear Golf & Country Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Great Bear Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5483 yards. The back tees extend to 6017.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Great Bear Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Great Bear Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6017.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Great Bear Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
Great Bear Golf & 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 Great Bear Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6017.0 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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