66% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brierley Forest Golf Club (1002552)
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Total Programs
49
49 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
Brierley Forest Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brierley 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 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.
20.4
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
35.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Brierley Forest
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Brierley Forest.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
White Lion Inn, 160 Main St, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 2LG, UK
Course Description
Brierley Forest is a golf club located in Huthwaite, England, offering a full golfing experience including a course, practice facilities, a pro shop, and member activities. The club provides various membership options (including corporate and social memberships) and hosts competitions, open days, and community events. Visitors can book tee times online and members can use Master Scoreboard for handicaps and comps. The facility also features a notable social and sponsorship presence and is affiliated with England Golf.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Opened
1993
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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 Brierley Forest, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This compact course repeatedly demands precise irons into greens after solid drives on short par fours, with par threes and a reachable par five adding steady birdie pressure amid moderate overall challenge.
T
Top 9 White Tee
Gender: MalePar 352867 yards2622 metersCR 34.1Bogey 44.9Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.9 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 173 | 397 | 521 | 320 | 206 | 267 | 309 | 417 | 2867 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726001 yards5487 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.6Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.8 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 173 | 397 | 521 | 320 | 518 | 414 | 529 | 286 | 3415 | 246 | 151 | 348 | 491 | 206 | 267 | 309 | 151 | 417 | 2586 | 6001 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725523 yards5050 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.4Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 162 | 388 | 474 | 307 | 505 | 381 | 459 | 249 | 3175 | 233 | 148 | 305 | 485 | 187 | 252 | 282 | 128 | 328 | 2348 | 5523 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715167 yards4725 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 162 | 375 | 456 | 296 | 485 | 333 | 447 | 244 | 3048 | 214 | 148 | 295 | 321 | 187 | 252 | 270 | 115 | 317 | 2119 | 5167 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brierley 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
33% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Brierley Forest
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brierley Forest. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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71% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision23%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
55% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim26%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Aim19%
Accuracy15%
47% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Precision12%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy14%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision17%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment29%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%
Scoring13%
38% match
For White tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
44% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control45%
Dispersion21%
Precision12%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
60% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy15%
46% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
42% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
51% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Top 9 White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
63% match
For Top 9 White tees
Match clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started52% match
For Top 9 White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
58% match
For Top 9 White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Precision18%
57% match
For Top 9 White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory20%
54% match
For Top 9 White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For Top 9 White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion29%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Top 9 White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Top 9 White tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
75% match
For Top 9 White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Brierley Forest
Get answers to common questions about playing Brierley Forest and what to expect.
How difficult is Brierley Forest for mid-handicap golfers?
Brierley Forest is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brierley Forest?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4434 yards. The back tees extend to 6001.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brierley Forest?
With a course rating of 69.6 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 Brierley Forest and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6001.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Brierley Forest and how should I play it?
Brierley Forest is designed as a Links 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 Brierley Forest strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6001.0 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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