43% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Forest Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Bobcat Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bobcat, 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%Aim 22%Precision 19%Scoring 18%Alignment 12%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bobcat
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bobcat.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Bharley@theforestcc.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
6100 Club Blvd South West
Course Description
Founded in 1979, The Forest Country Club is a private club in sunny Southwest, Florida, and includes two championship golf courses both renovated since 2010, golf practice areas, driving range, practice putting greens and a full size golf shop. Additional amenities include a grille room, golfer's café and lounge, and a banquet room which are open to members and also available for outside functions, 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce courts and 4 new pickleball courts. The Forest Country Club has been owned and operated by its members since 1989. As a non-bundled club, the membership is comprised of members with residences in Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples. The Club offers seven different membership programs to accommodate many various lifestyles. The Club's Bear Course has gained notoriety by hosting over 5 United States Golf Association events including the Men's US Open Qualifier and was ranked by GOLFWEEK Magazine as one of Florida's Top 25 Most Distinctive Courses.
golf courses • tennis courts • membership • recreation • banquet hall • pickleball • private club
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon G. Lewis
Opened
1980
Conditions
Green: Bermuda
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(356 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 Bobcat, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/RED
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par four wedge tests and par five layup choices, where top difficulty holes spike bogey risks in a quick-play setup.Player will repeatedly face precise positioning needs to avoid score leaks on key spots.
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725192 yards4748 metersCR 70.5Bogey 98.2Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 447 | 251 | 143 | 309 | 422 | 349 | 111 | 328 | 2629 | 288 | 315 | 425 | 126 | 267 | 319 | 419 | 146 | 258 | 2563 | 5192 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725564 yards5088 metersCR 72.5Bogey 101.3Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 483 | 265 | 166 | 330 | 439 | 369 | 135 | 349 | 2831 | 307 | 331 | 445 | 144 | 284 | 339 | 435 | 160 | 288 | 2733 | 5564 |
W
WHITE/RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725400 yards4938 metersCR 71.6Bogey 99.8Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 447 | 265 | 166 | 309 | 439 | 349 | 135 | 328 | 2733 | 307 | 315 | 445 | 144 | 284 | 319 | 419 | 146 | 288 | 2667 | 5400 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bobcat
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started74% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
42% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy28%
Aim12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bobcat
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bobcat. 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
45% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
49% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
65% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
68% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
78% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
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Get Started71% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
66% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
78% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
73% match
For WHITE/RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
67% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim19%
Trajectory12%
64% match
For RED tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Precision14%
Dispersion13%
45% match
For RED tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For RED tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
69% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment39%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
66% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
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Get Started68% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Scoring11%
73% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
84% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
65% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
72% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Precision13%
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Get Started54% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
27% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
37% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobcat
Get answers to common questions about playing Bobcat and what to expect.
How difficult is Bobcat for mid-handicap golfers?
Bobcat is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bobcat?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5378 yards. The back tees extend to 5564.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bobcat?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Bobcat and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5564.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bobcat 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 Bobcat strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5564.0 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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