Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes is a Sarasota-area golf facility featuring a par-64 course designed by Gordy Lewis. The club offers affordable tee times for 9 or 18 holes, a practice facility, golf leagues for men and women, and membership options with priority access and free range. Located minutes from downtown Sarasota, it emphasizes a friendly, casual atmosphere and value-driven rounds. The venue also hosts tournaments and events, making it a community hub for local golfers.
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Holes
18
Par
64
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon G. Lewis
Conditions
Fairway: Celebration • Green: Bermuda
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.6 · Slope 94
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 64 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 325 | 486 | 189 | 401 | 390 | 125 | 349 | 353 | 2899 | 165 | 238 | 163 | 139 | 166 | 158 | 76 | 159 | 279 | 1543 | 4442 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 40.5 · Slope 96
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 64 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 325 | 486 | 189 | 401 | 390 | 125 | 349 | 353 | 2899 | 165 | 238 | 163 | 139 | 166 | 158 | 76 | 159 | 279 | 1543 | 4442 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 27.3 · BR 37.7 · Slope 88
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 64 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 229 | 274 | 445 | 124 | 302 | 363 | 114 | 305 | 339 | 2495 | 136 | 211 | 124 | 122 | 148 | 105 | 65 | 145 | 227 | 1283 | 3778 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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 profileHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 54 days 74 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes challenges consistency. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4110 yards. The back tees extend to 4442.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 66.9 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 4442.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 4442.0 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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