51% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim25%
Stroke15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forsgate Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Palmer Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palmer, 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 24%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
16
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palmer
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palmer.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dasinski@forsgatecc.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
375 Forsgate Drive
Course Description
Forsgate Country Club provides their members and guests with a premier golf, fitness, and social experience in a family-friendly environment. With two distinctive eighteen-hole golf courses: Banks and Palmer, full golf practice facilities including a grass and artificial surfaced driving range with a separate chipping and putting green, and a twenty-four/seven indoor practice facility, Forsgate offers its Golf Members an experience like no other. Forsgate's Sports Complex is a great place to stay fit and healthy all year round. With access to the twenty-four-hour indoor gym and an onsite personal trainer, Golf and Sports Members benefit more with a personalized routine. The Jr. Olympic-sized pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day offering Forsgate's Members another option to stay fit and healthy. Fun for all during the summer, the Forsgate Pool offers family-friendly events with live entertainment and fun pool activities. Throughout the summer catch up on Sunday BBQs by the pool or grab a snack at the Cabana Café when your spending the day! Forsgate's for all seasons as the Clubhouse is open for all but two days of the year: Christmas and New Year's Day. The Gatenby Grille offers all Members a formal dining experience from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Forsgate offers special dining and social events all year-round allowing Members to make new friends and memories.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hal Purdy/Arnold Palmer/Steven Kay
Opened
1961
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(720 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 Palmer, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop iron tests on packed par fours with safety calls on par fives that spike trouble from mishits. Precise positioning avoids big numbers on risk reward stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726211 yards5679 metersCR 76.7Bogey 110.1Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.6 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 172 | 541 | 357 | 160 | 325 | 321 | 367 | 324 | 3023 | 333 | 341 | 194 | 485 | 498 | 397 | 172 | 373 | 395 | 3188 | 6211 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725020 yards4590 metersCR 70.2Bogey 99.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.0 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 109 | 410 | 289 | 134 | 230 | 240 | 285 | 264 | 2368 | 271 | 252 | 155 | 411 | 391 | 328 | 155 | 356 | 333 | 2652 | 5020 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725776 yards5282 metersCR 74.1Bogey 106.2Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 11 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 168 | 507 | 344 | 148 | 310 | 307 | 337 | 314 | 2881 | 323 | 316 | 445 | 404 | 176 | 338 | 165 | 356 | 372 | 2895 | 5776 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palmer
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 profile40% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control18%
Precision11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Palmer
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palmer. 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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59% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started24% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
58% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min29 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control28%
Scoring11%
66% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
80% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Aim12%
76% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
38% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision30%
Trajectory19%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Scoring18%
56% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment17%
Aim17%
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Get Started89% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Precision20%
64% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
81% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision15%
61% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision38%
Aim27%
Distance Control12%
56% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy15%
Aim13%
41% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
60% match
For Red tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Aim21%
85% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
82% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
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Get Started80% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Aim19%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
39% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palmer
Get answers to common questions about playing Palmer and what to expect.
How difficult is Palmer for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Palmer challenges consistency. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palmer?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5616 yards. The back tees extend to 6211.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palmer?
With a course rating of 76.7 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 Palmer and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6211.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Palmer and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Palmer strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6211.0 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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