Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sherwood Forest Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
86
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Sherwood Forest Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sherwood Forest, 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 26%Precision 20%Distance Control 19%Aim 17%Trajectory 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.
23.6
Average HCP
13.1
Minimum HCP
39.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sherwood Forest
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
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sherwood Forest.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
schlager@pga.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
29 Cardinal Road
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
55
Type
Parkland
Opened
1968
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sherwood Forest
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
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Get StartedControl rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
Precision17%
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
15 Week Flagship Program for Sherwood Forest
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sherwood Forest. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Trajectory31%
Precision20%
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min18 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring33%
Precision9%
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control14%
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
Leave tap-ins, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring19%
Mechanics15%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
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Get StartedFade or draw wedges, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP4 drills
Trajectory25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sherwood Forest
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 Sherwood Forest
Get answers to common questions about playing Sherwood Forest and what to expect.
How difficult is Sherwood Forest for mid-handicap golfers?
Sherwood Forest presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 55.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sherwood Forest?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sherwood Forest?
With a course rating of 70 and par 55, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 55 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sherwood Forest and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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