70% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forrester Park (1006584)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Forrester Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forrester Park, 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 27%Distance Control 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forrester Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forrester Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@forrester-park.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
Beckingham Rd, Maldon CM9 8EA, UK
Course Description
Nestled in beautiful Essex countryside, Forrester Park offer a warm welcome to all. Within 10 minutes of the A12 between Chelsmford & Colchester the well-established 6011-yard par 71 parkland course has plenty of hazards to challenge players regardless of ability or handicap. With its tree-lined undulating fairways the course is about accuracy rather than distance, judgement rather than strength.We have been family-run for more than 50 years, and pride ourselves on the friendliness of our staff and our flexibility. We really are your 'home away from home'.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Everett/T.R. Forrester-Muir
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(54 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 Forrester Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features a mix of short par threes and medium par fours with long par fives that pressure iron accuracy and par five layups. Repeated decisions weigh safe positioning against aggressive plays on reachable fives.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715990 yards5477 metersCR 69.9Bogey 94.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 226 | 397 | 484 | 203 | 261 | 483 | 298 | 144 | 2990 | 368 | 152 | 331 | 138 | 306 | 361 | 449 | 393 | 502 | 3000 | 5990 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725565 yards5089 metersCR 73.4Bogey 104.0Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 167 | 371 | 457 | 188 | 247 | 445 | 289 | 137 | 2774 | 358 | 139 | 315 | 132 | 290 | 342 | 409 | 375 | 431 | 2791 | 5565 |
Y
Yellow - Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715794 yards5298 metersCR 74.6Bogey 106.5Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.7 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 175 | 379 | 475 | 195 | 257 | 467 | 293 | 142 | 2869 | 363 | 146 | 323 | 135 | 298 | 353 | 430 | 386 | 491 | 2925 | 5794 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forrester Park
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 profile61% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Mechanics15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Forrester Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forrester Park. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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67% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
42% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
58% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision23%
Scoring20%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Alignment19%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Alignment14%
53% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started32% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
67% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
33% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Trajectory31%
Precision20%
62% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
25% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
42% match
For Yellow - Women tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
68% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring12%
Precision12%
49% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy25%
Alignment10%
52% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Scoring20%
Dispersion11%
57% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
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Get Started38% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
24% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim24%
Alignment19%
75% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Yellow - Women tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
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Get Started66% match
For Red 2017 tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Dispersion23%
Aim23%
Precision15%
56% match
For Red 2017 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Red 2017 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
84% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
71% match
For Red 2017 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Forrester Park
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 Forrester Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Forrester Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Forrester Park for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Forrester Park technically exacting. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forrester Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5778 yards. The back tees extend to 5990.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forrester Park?
With a course rating of 69.9 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 Forrester Park and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5990.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Forrester Park 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 Forrester Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5990.0 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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