69% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wilderness
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Wilderness Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wilderness, 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%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%Aim 15%
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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wilderness
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wilderness.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jhershoff@wildernesscc.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
101 Clubhouse Dr, Naples, FL 34105, USA
Course Description
Imagine living on a secluded island that has everything you've dreamed of with the convenience of being just a few miles from all the necessities. Wilderness Country Club is a hidden paradise in the heart of Naples that reflects an "old Florida" charm. With only 300 doors nestled within a lush, certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, Wilderness boasts a renowned, classically designed 18-hole golf course. As the closest residential country club to the beach and Old Naples, its location is the ultimate luxury.
private golf community • naples florida • arthur hills golf course • 18-hole golf • luxury residences • golf clubhouse • dining and social • memberships • real estate surrounding golf • members-only community • tropical retreat • old florida charm • gulf beaches nearby • private club experience • golf community • residential club • luxury living • secluded environment • Audubon sanctuary • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Hills
Opened
1973
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(50 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 Wilderness, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through waves of par fours needing safe tee shots and firm irons, with par fives luring birdies but risking big numbers on the tougher back stretch where pars feel like wins.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716508 yards5951 metersCR 78.9Bogey 113.3Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.7 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 57.6 · Slope 148
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 517 | 153 | 382 | 541 | 164 | 407 | 245 | 356 | 3128 | 453 | 170 | 369 | 416 | 181 | 360 | 507 | 408 | 516 | 3380 | 6508 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716109 yards5586 metersCR 76.7Bogey 110.1Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.2 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.9 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 488 | 136 | 362 | 521 | 145 | 377 | 217 | 327 | 2917 | 423 | 159 | 358 | 393 | 167 | 341 | 484 | 381 | 486 | 3192 | 6109 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715721 yards5231 metersCR 74.5Bogey 107.3Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.5 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 470 | 127 | 337 | 484 | 134 | 349 | 169 | 315 | 2715 | 392 | 142 | 336 | 373 | 158 | 330 | 458 | 363 | 454 | 3006 | 5721 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wilderness
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Aim11%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory21%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Wilderness
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wilderness. 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started43% match
For BLUE tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion21%
Accuracy17%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Dispersion19%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Aim14%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring32%
Alignment14%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
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Get Started43% match
For WHITE tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Dispersion19%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Precision19%
Distance Control13%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring27%
Alignment16%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
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Get Started62% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim29%
Scoring10%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Alignment21%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Dispersion22%
Precision19%
45% match
For BLACK tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
39% match
For BLACK tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
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Get Started74% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision23%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim26%
Accuracy24%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilderness
Get answers to common questions about playing Wilderness and what to expect.
How difficult is Wilderness for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Wilderness technically exacting. With a slope rating of 146.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 78.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wilderness?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6114 yards. The back tees extend to 6508.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wilderness?
With a course rating of 78.9 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 Wilderness and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6508.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Wilderness and how should I play it?
Wilderness 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 Wilderness strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 6508.0 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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