Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Wilderness At Fortune Bay
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
The Wilderness At Fortune Bay Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Wilderness At Fortune Bay, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Wilderness At Fortune Bay
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered 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.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Wilderness At Fortune Bay.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tbeaudry@kempersports.com
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Facilities
Location
1450 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN 55790, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Brauer
Opened
2004
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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 The Wilderness At Fortune Bay, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.1 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 140
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 587 | 453 | 193 | 393 | 348 | 435 | 139 | 511 | 369 | 3428 | 430 | 427 | 157 | 325 | 374 | 507 | 517 | 174 | 433 | 3344 | 6772 |
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.2 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 562 | 426 | 166 | 393 | 348 | 375 | 139 | 511 | 369 | 3289 | 403 | 383 | 129 | 325 | 374 | 458 | 517 | 174 | 408 | 3171 | 6460 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 51.4 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.7 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 649 | 472 | 220 | 410 | 364 | 464 | 157 | 525 | 396 | 3657 | 455 | 465 | 166 | 340 | 392 | 530 | 540 | 189 | 473 | 3550 | 7207 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Wilderness At Fortune Bay
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 profileStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for The Wilderness At Fortune Bay
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Wilderness At Fortune Bay. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedControl distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Wilderness At Fortune Bay
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 The Wilderness At Fortune Bay
Get answers to common questions about playing The Wilderness At Fortune Bay and what to expect.
How difficult is The Wilderness At Fortune Bay for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Wilderness At Fortune Bay challenges consistency. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Wilderness At Fortune Bay?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6834 yards. The back tees extend to 7207.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Wilderness At Fortune Bay?
With a course rating of 75.5 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 The Wilderness At Fortune Bay and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7207.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is The Wilderness At Fortune Bay 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 The Wilderness At Fortune Bay strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 7207.0 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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