70% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sherborne Golf Club (1015116)
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Total Programs
45
45 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
Sherborne Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sherborne, 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%Aim 20%Precision 16%Alignment 13%
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.
19.1
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sherborne
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sherborne.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sgcoffice@sherbornegolfclub.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
Higher Clatcombe, Sherborne DT9 4RN, UK
Course Description
Sherborne Golf Club is a traditional golf facility located in Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom. It offers a golf course with accompanying clubhouse facilities, coaching, and driving range options, along with visitor access and membership programs. The club promotes golfing activities for members and visitors, with information on open competitions, health and safety, and local rules. It serves golfers in the regional area seeking a dedicated course experience, instruction, and club events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1894
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(141 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 Sherborne, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with steady pressure from par fours testing iron control on mixed lengths, where back nine ramps up demands for careful positioning to avoid bogey traps.This course plays with steady pressure from par fours testing iron control on mixed lengths, where back nine ramps up demands for careful positioning to avoid bogey traps.
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726152 yards5625 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 328 | 322 | 319 | 432 | 479 | 143 | 465 | 179 | 3064 | 395 | 487 | 445 | 326 | 307 | 150 | 365 | 269 | 344 | 3088 | 6152 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735401 yards4939 metersCR 72.0Bogey 102.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 303 | 295 | 297 | 348 | 424 | 128 | 429 | 144 | 2715 | 371 | 417 | 353 | 275 | 303 | 115 | 341 | 257 | 254 | 2686 | 5401 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745840 yards5340 metersCR 74.5Bogey 106.6Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.4 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 309 | 302 | 300 | 424 | 463 | 135 | 436 | 155 | 2905 | 373 | 442 | 437 | 311 | 303 | 131 | 345 | 258 | 335 | 2935 | 5840 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746152 yards5625 metersCR 76.5Bogey 109.7Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.8 · Slope 148
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 328 | 322 | 319 | 432 | 479 | 143 | 465 | 179 | 3064 | 395 | 487 | 445 | 326 | 307 | 150 | 365 | 269 | 344 | 3088 | 6152 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sherborne
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion16%
Scoring16%
49% match
For Blue tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sherborne
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sherborne. 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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73% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
26% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Alignment27%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Aim24%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment27%
Accuracy19%
54% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
57% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
78% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion20%
Aim16%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Trajectory11%
85% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started63% 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%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory16%
Alignment14%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics22%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
33% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started60% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision24%
Aim17%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Get square for strike, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring25%
Aim23%
86% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Distance Control13%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sherborne
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sherborne
Get answers to common questions about playing Sherborne and what to expect.
How difficult is Sherborne for mid-handicap golfers?
Sherborne is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sherborne?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5776 yards. The back tees extend to 6152.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sherborne?
With a course rating of 76.5 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 Sherborne and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6152.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Sherborne 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 Sherborne strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6152.0 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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