Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sherwood Park Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

31

31 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

165

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

Sherwood Park Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sherwood Park 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

Scoring 29%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 11%

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.

18.4
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sherwood Park Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Sand - Long
Short Game26 min

Sand - Long

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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.

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sherwood Park Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

sherwood@golf.co.nz

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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

Course Description

Sherwood Park Golf Club is a community golf facility located in Whangārei, New Zealand. The club offers a public golf course with visitor options, various tee bookings, golf shop facilities, a cafe, and venue hire, along with programs for juniors and events. It provides information on membership, green fees, and course features through its site, highlighting its open course status and local amenities and sponsors. The club emphasizes its role in hosting tournaments, events, and community engagement in the Whangārei region.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

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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 Park Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellow W March 2019

B

Black M March 2019 Tee

Gender: MalePar 706569 yards6007 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.7Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 122

Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 126

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443443544354454344343570
Handicap
Yardage329425150459444194512427437337735838950644620330240417740731926569

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sherwood Park 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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% match to course practice profile
60% match
For Yellow W March 2019 tees

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Precision13%
77% match
For Yellow W March 2019 tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%

13 Week Flagship Program for Sherwood Park Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sherwood Park 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 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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59% match
For Yellow W March 2019 tees

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%

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43% match
For White W March 2019 tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
24% match
For White W March 2019 tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For White W March 2019 tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
72% match
For White W March 2019 tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
58% match
For White M March 2019 tees

Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%

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76% match
For White M March 2019 tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
24% match
For Black M March 2019 tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
77% match
For Blue M March 2019 tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
55% match
For Blue M March 2019 tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
71% match
For Blue M March 2019 tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue M March 2019 tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring20%

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71% match
For Blue M March 2019 tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sherwood Park 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 Sherwood Park Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Sherwood Park Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Sherwood Park Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Sherwood Park Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sherwood Park Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6086 yards. The back tees extend to 6569.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Sherwood Park Golf Club?

With a course rating of 71.7 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 Park Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6569.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Sherwood Park Golf Club and how should I play it?

Sherwood Park Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Park Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6569.0 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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