49% match
For Red -2018 tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ferndown Forest Golf Club (1006261)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Ferndown Forest Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ferndown 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 14%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ferndown Forest
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ferndown Forest.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@ferndownforestgolfcourse.co.uk
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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
Forest Links Rd, Ferndown BH22 9PH, UK
Course Description
Ferndown Forest Golf Course is a public golf facility in Dorset offering an 18-hole, flat course suitable for beginners and intermediates. It features a floodlit Toptracer driving range, a large golf shop with custom fitting, coaching by PGA professionals, and a Forest Inn with a dog-friendly bar and restaurant. The site also provides accommodation in two luxury apartments and various membership and visitor options, including group and society deals. Open to local golfers and visitors, the venue supports club fittings, coaching, and family-friendly amenities.
18 hole golf course • driving range with toptracer • golf shop and custom fitting • golf coaching • pga professionals • accommodation holiday lets • forest inn dog friendly bar • pub restaurant with beer garden • associate membership • group and society deals • online tee booking • custom fitting • golf club memberships • junior coaching • visitor booking
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Parkland
Architect
Richard Graham
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(157 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 Ferndown Forest, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red -2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision test with endless short par fours pressing wedge control, while back nine par fives stretch patience to dodge blowup risks.Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Short (3-10 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYPrecision, Accuracy, Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYTrajectory, DispersionYYYYYAlignment, Aim
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695051 yards4619 metersCR 65.6Bogey 87.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 144 | 287 | 235 | 307 | 139 | 182 | 293 | 366 | 2271 | 147 | 297 | 332 | 154 | 450 | 479 | 353 | 127 | 441 | 2780 | 5051 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 694752 yards4345 metersCR 64.6Bogey 85.4Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.2 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 139 | 258 | 229 | 300 | 125 | 163 | 283 | 351 | 2159 | 120 | 288 | 302 | 147 | 429 | 460 | 316 | 110 | 421 | 2593 | 4752 |
R
Red -2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664312 yards3943 metersCR 66.1Bogey 93.3Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 44.4 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 121 | 222 | 221 | 285 | 108 | 118 | 262 | 339 | 1979 | 115 | 280 | 284 | 135 | 365 | 386 | 287 | 98 | 383 | 2333 | 4312 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ferndown 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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Red -2018 tees
Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
56% match
For Red -2018 tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion20%
Aim18%
73% match
For Red -2018 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
15 Week Flagship Program for Ferndown Forest
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ferndown Forest. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Red -2018 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
61% match
For Red -2018 tees
Open up and fly, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started37% match
For Red -2018 tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Red -2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
66% match
For Red -2018 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Red -2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
67% match
For Red -2018 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Red -2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Red -2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment26%
Aim26%
83% match
For Red -2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
79% match
For Red -2018 tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
Precision19%
61% match
For Red -2018 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Red -2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
Precision18%
28% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control11%
49% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
57% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy39%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
32% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Aim13%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Accuracy11%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ferndown Forest
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ferndown Forest
Get answers to common questions about playing Ferndown Forest and what to expect.
How difficult is Ferndown Forest for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ferndown Forest challenges consistency. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 65.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ferndown Forest?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4682 yards. The back tees extend to 5051.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ferndown Forest?
With a course rating of 65.6 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ferndown Forest and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5051.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Ferndown Forest and how should I play it?
Ferndown Forest 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 Ferndown Forest strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5051.0 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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