29% match
For GOLD tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 20%Accuracy 17%Precision 14%
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
10.6
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
64
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon G. Lewis
Conditions
Fairway: Celebration • Green: Bermuda
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⭐3.7(258 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 The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GOLD
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests via short par fours and heavy par three volume, pressing iron accuracy with front nine toughness via slope before back nine offers easier scoring paths.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 644442 yards4062 metersCR 63.4Bogey 84.3Slope 113
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 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 644442 yards4062 metersCR 66.9Bogey 94.7Slope 118
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 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 643778 yards3455 metersCR 62.8Bogey 88.5Slope 109
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For GOLD tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
14 Week Flagship Program for The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes
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.
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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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32% match
For GOLD tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started69% match
For GOLD tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy30%
Aim12%
36% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control14%
75% match
For GOLD tees
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Aim17%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy33%
Distance Control12%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
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Get Started52% match
For SILVER tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
73% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Dispersion20%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
Aim15%
68% match
For SILVER tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
Aim16%
74% match
For SILVER tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For SILVER tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim22%
Scoring12%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started58% match
For SILVER tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For SILVER tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For SILVER tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Aim12%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Aim13%
58% match
For GOLD tees
Beat streaks, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy19%
Alignment8%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
76% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
77% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment26%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes?
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.
What is considered a good score at The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes?
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.
How long is The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4442.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes 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 The Palms Golf Club At Forest Lakes strategically challenging?
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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