69% match
For BLACK tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Eagles glof club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forest, 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 26%Scoring 24%Precision 19%Aim 17%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.
18
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forest
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forest.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jrussell@eaglesgolf.com
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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
16101 Nine Eagles Drive
Course Description
Eagles Golf Club is a 36-hole public golf facility in Odessa, Florida, offering two distinct 18-hole layouts: The Forest Course and The Lake Course. Located in the Tampa Bay area, it features membership options, events, dining, and a clubhouse that supports weddings, banquets, and other gatherings alongside a robust golfing calendar.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Garl
Opened
1995
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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, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that pressure iron placement with back nine ramping risks via steeper slope and clustered hard holes. Bogey threats grow on long par fours dominating handicap ranks.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726604 yards6039 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.1 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 484 | 380 | 303 | 141 | 446 | 152 | 515 | 400 | 407 | 3228 | 475 | 395 | 225 | 437 | 380 | 360 | 187 | 522 | 395 | 3376 | 6604 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726159 yards5632 metersCR 70.2Bogey 94.2Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 356 | 283 | 128 | 421 | 139 | 489 | 366 | 375 | 3024 | 448 | 363 | 196 | 417 | 345 | 334 | 171 | 502 | 359 | 3135 | 6159 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 725112 yards4674 metersCR 65.3Bogey 86.0Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.9 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 441 | 319 | 221 | 103 | 322 | 109 | 427 | 292 | 302 | 2536 | 382 | 313 | 122 | 350 | 288 | 258 | 112 | 442 | 309 | 2576 | 5112 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forest
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 profile25% match
For BLACK tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization27%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
Aim14%
14 Week Flagship Program for Forest
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forest. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started68% match
For BLACK tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision21%
Dispersion11%
38% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
49% match
For BLACK tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment39%
Aim27%
Scoring23%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Alignment17%
56% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Alignment18%
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Get Started69% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim16%
Precision14%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
36% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Precision15%
Alignment11%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization24%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started51% match
For BLUE tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
80% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision21%
Aim18%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim20%
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control30%
Aim13%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
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Get Started41% match
For GOLD tees
Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control32%
Alignment30%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Open up and fly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For GOLD tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Forest
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest
Get answers to common questions about playing Forest and what to expect.
How difficult is Forest for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Forest technically exacting. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forest?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5858 yards. The back tees extend to 6604.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forest?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6604.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Forest 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 strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6604.0 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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