The Forest Country Club Florida
The Forest Country Club is a par-72 private course in Florida, playing 6,937 yards from the BEAR tees with a rating of 74.5 and slope of 137. Designed by Gordon G. Lewis (1980).
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,937 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.5 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Architect | Gordon G. Lewis |
| Year | 1980 |
| Location | Florida, USA |
| Coordinates | 26.5003, -81.8699 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR | 6,852 | 6,265 | 72 | 73.7 | 136 |
| Black | 6,457 | 5,904 | 72 | 72 | 132 |
| BLACK/BLUE | 6,198 | 5,667 | 72 | 70.7 | 131 |
| Blue | 6,046 | 5,528 | 72 | 70.1 | 129 |
| BLUE/WHITE | 5,789 | 5,293 | 72 | 68.9 | 126 |
| White | 5,549 | 5,074 | 72 | 67.8 | 125 |
| WHITE/RED | 5,383 | 4,922 | 72 | 67.1 | 123 |
| Red | 5,220 | 4,773 | 72 | 66.3 | 121 |
| RED/GREEN | 4,913 | 4,492 | 72 | 64.9 | 119 |
| Green | 4,560 | 4,170 | 72 | 63.6 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR 73.7/136 | 378 | 396 | 540 | 406 | 180 | 395 | 424 | 152 | 498 | 3369 | 400 | 562 | 198 | 420 | 510 | 340 | 436 | 215 | 402 | 3483 | 6852 |
| Black 72/132 | 356 | 362 | 509 | 376 | 169 | 370 | 390 | 143 | 487 | 3162 | 393 | 520 | 175 | 393 | 499 | 331 | 405 | 185 | 394 | 3295 | 6457 |
| BLACK/BLUE 70.7/131 | 356 | 362 | 466 | 339 | 169 | 346 | 370 | 143 | 487 | 3038 | 373 | 520 | 175 | 351 | 499 | 331 | 383 | 166 | 362 | 3160 | 6198 |
| Blue 70.1/129 | 347 | 339 | 466 | 339 | 157 | 346 | 370 | 133 | 450 | 2947 | 373 | 498 | 155 | 351 | 488 | 323 | 383 | 166 | 362 | 3099 | 6046 |
| BLUE/WHITE 68.9/126 | 347 | 339 | 434 | 293 | 157 | 318 | 354 | 133 | 450 | 2825 | 349 | 498 | 155 | 351 | 459 | 323 | 328 | 166 | 335 | 2964 | 5789 |
| White 67.8/125 | 283 | 328 | 434 | 293 | 146 | 318 | 354 | 124 | 404 | 2684 | 349 | 471 | 146 | 326 | 459 | 296 | 328 | 155 | 335 | 2865 | 5549 |
| WHITE/RED 67.1/123 | 283 | 299 | 434 | 293 | 146 | 318 | 315 | 124 | 404 | 2616 | 349 | 471 | 146 | 326 | 372 | 296 | 328 | 144 | 335 | 2767 | 5383 |
| Red 66.3/121 | 281 | 299 | 431 | 287 | 135 | 279 | 315 | 93 | 395 | 2515 | 342 | 460 | 121 | 322 | 372 | 292 | 324 | 144 | 328 | 2705 | 5220 |
| RED/GREEN 64.9/119 | 281 | 269 | 431 | 267 | 135 | 271 | 275 | 93 | 395 | 2417 | 298 | 392 | 121 | 322 | 372 | 292 | 298 | 99 | 302 | 2496 | 4913 |
| Green 63.6/114 | 240 | 269 | 375 | 267 | 103 | 271 | 275 | 65 | 370 | 2235 | 298 | 392 | 72 | 272 | 345 | 247 | 298 | 99 | 302 | 2325 | 4560 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: BEAR (6,852 yards, 73.7/136)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 7 (par 4, 424 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: BLUE/WHITE (5,789 yards, 68.9/126)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Green (4,560 yards, 63.6/114)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 8 (65 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 424 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 198 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 562 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 152 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #3 handicap hole. At 540 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Forest Country Club?
The Forest Country Club has a course rating of 74.5 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 63.6 with a slope of 114.
How long is The Forest Country Club?
From the back tees, The Forest Country Club plays 6,937 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Forest Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 424-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Forest Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BEAR tees (6,852 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,560 yards).
Is The Forest Country Club public or private?
The Forest Country Club is a private golf course in Florida. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near The Forest Country Club?
Nearby courses include putting green, Raptor Bay Golf Club, Fort Myers Country Club, North Club at Mediterra.
Is there a yardage book for The Forest Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Forest Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does The Forest Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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