40% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for New Forest Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
New Forest Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for New Forest Golf Club, 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for New Forest Golf Club
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, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about New Forest Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@newforest.ie
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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
New Forest Golf Club, Higginstown, Higginstown, Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Course Description
New Forest Estate is a historic Irish country estate in Tyrrellspass, County Westmeath, renowned for its championship golf course, on-site Courtyard Lodges, and dining at New Forest House Restaurant. The estate combines golf, accommodation, and hospitality with facilities such as a golf academy, coaching, and various golf-related events, making it a destination for both leisure and competitive play in Ireland. Visitors can book rounds, stay in luxury lodges, and enjoy dining within a historic estate setting in the Midlands of Ireland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Peter McEvoy
Opened
2006
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(259 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 New Forest Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726959 yards6363 metersCR 74.0Bogey 98.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 179 | 318 | 455 | 477 | 568 | 423 | 428 | 128 | 3381 | 446 | 222 | 446 | 406 | 401 | 555 | 226 | 517 | 359 | 3578 | 6959 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726546 yards5986 metersCR 72.0Bogey 95.4Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 162 | 306 | 413 | 455 | 539 | 397 | 390 | 118 | 3145 | 441 | 202 | 414 | 377 | 372 | 530 | 210 | 503 | 352 | 3401 | 6546 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726174 yards5646 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.0Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 154 | 300 | 360 | 445 | 464 | 385 | 381 | 115 | 2962 | 414 | 171 | 387 | 367 | 367 | 480 | 187 | 498 | 341 | 3212 | 6174 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745702 yards5214 metersCR 73.6Bogey 105.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 142 | 288 | 354 | 414 | 459 | 306 | 348 | 108 | 2731 | 385 | 166 | 385 | 349 | 331 | 433 | 131 | 478 | 313 | 2971 | 5702 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for New Forest Golf Club
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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Aim10%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
13 Week Flagship Program for New Forest Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for New Forest Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim28%
Distance Control18%
42% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Trajectory15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control33%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
41% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
42% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
76% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
62% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
75% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion15%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim18%
Dispersion11%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment35%
Aim25%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at New Forest Golf Club
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 New Forest Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing New Forest Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is New Forest Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, New Forest Golf Club challenges consistency. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at New Forest Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6330 yards. The back tees extend to 6959.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at New Forest Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 New Forest Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6959.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is New Forest Golf Club 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 New Forest Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6959.0 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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