47% match
For Red tees
Trust your read, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Stroke22%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Scherwood Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Scherwood Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scherwood 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 26%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%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
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Scherwood Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Scherwood Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
600 E Joliet St, Schererville, IN 46375, USA
Course Description
Our year-round private club provides many amenities including an Olympic-sized swimming pool with waterpark, an 11 acre, bent-grass practice facility, and full service, luxurious Men's and Women's locker rooms.Innsbrook Country Club offers two member restaurants for your enjoyment. Langford's Grille offers fine dining in a more formal atmosphere. An outdoor patio features umbrella tables for your dining pleasure. We also host live entertainment on some weekends. Our Member Grille is a great place to relax with your family and friends. Panoramic views of thegolf course and the seven flat screen TVs create a clubby atmosphere. The Member Grille patio, with exceptional outdoor views of the golf course, is available in the summer months for Al Fresco dining and cocktails. Members and their guests regularly enjoy live entertainment, holiday buffets, wine tastings and other social events throughout the year. Handicap accessible banquet facilities are open to the public!
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Langford
Opened
1919
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(369 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 Scherwood Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays as a steady grind of par four iron approaches with back nine tension from tougher par fives and select long par fours that spike scoring trouble.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716248 yards5713 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 378 | 400 | 145 | 360 | 165 | 480 | 376 | 350 | 3027 | 375 | 175 | 495 | 384 | 169 | 471 | 422 | 350 | 380 | 3221 | 6248 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 716844 yards6258 metersCR 73.7Bogey 98.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 413 | 430 | 175 | 385 | 183 | 500 | 403 | 400 | 3324 | 440 | 196 | 540 | 434 | 197 | 485 | 456 | 359 | 413 | 3520 | 6844 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725025 yards4595 metersCR 68.9Bogey 96.1Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 284 | 380 | 104 | 274 | 117 | 400 | 278 | 230 | 2360 | 355 | 130 | 420 | 304 | 105 | 350 | 352 | 335 | 314 | 2665 | 5025 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Scherwood 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
64% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Scherwood Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scherwood Golf Club. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
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 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
53% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
80% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
57% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment24%
Accuracy21%
61% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
Precision17%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started42% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
28% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
24% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
49% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
78% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim23%
Precision18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
Dispersion16%
81% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim20%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment14%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Scherwood 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 Scherwood Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Scherwood Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Scherwood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Scherwood Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Scherwood Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5934 yards. The back tees extend to 6844.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Scherwood Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Scherwood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6844.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Scherwood Golf Club 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 Scherwood Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6844.0 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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