Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sherwood Forest Golf Club Ltd (1015163)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sherwood Forest
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sherwood Forest.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
professional@sherwoodforestgolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Eakring Rd, Mansfield NG18 3EW, UK
Course Description
Sherwood Forest Golf Club is a historic heathland golf course located in the East Midlands of England, in Clipstone near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club emphasizes a traditional heathland layout set among pines and native woodland, with a long-established reputation and a course originally designed by Harry Colt and later enhanced by James Braid. It offers visitor tee bookings and information on green fees, opens events, and club facilities, highlighting its status among England’s notable courses. The site showcases the club’s history, clubhouse offerings, and member resources, along with media and visitor information to attract both local and visiting golfers.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
H.S. Colt, James Braid
Opened
1912
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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 Sherwood Forest, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 391 | 361 | 194 | 498 | 428 | 131 | 534 | 478 | 3349 | 179 | 460 | 426 | 453 | 443 | 201 | 498 | 423 | 403 | 3486 | 6835 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.4 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 308 | 338 | 108 | 429 | 299 | 106 | 402 | 400 | 2671 | 147 | 371 | 349 | 383 | 371 | 136 | 406 | 313 | 285 | 2761 | 5432 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 53.4 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 342 | 338 | 108 | 429 | 378 | 106 | 451 | 423 | 2856 | 147 | 371 | 349 | 383 | 371 | 136 | 429 | 313 | 285 | 2784 | 5640 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.4 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.5 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 374 | 346 | 157 | 485 | 393 | 115 | 462 | 448 | 3094 | 163 | 428 | 406 | 425 | 410 | 173 | 482 | 364 | 336 | 3187 | 6281 |
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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% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 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 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedPrecision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square up, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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?
From a scoring perspective, Sherwood Forest challenges consistency. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sherwood Forest?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6134 yards. The back tees extend to 6835.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sherwood Forest?
With a course rating of 73.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sherwood Forest and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6835.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6835.0 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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