Sherwood Forest Maryland
Sherwood Forest is a par-96 public course in Maryland, playing 6,835 yards from the Green tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 96 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,835 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 10 |
| Location | Maryland, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.0277, -76.5408 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 6,835 | 6,250 | 72 | 73.7 | 140 |
| White | 6,685 | 6,113 | 71 | 72.9 | 138 |
| Gold | 6,281 | 5,743 | 71 | 71 | 131 |
| Red | 5,640 | 5,157 | 69 | 68.3 | 119 |
| Blue | 5,432 | 4,967 | 68 | 67 | 119 |
| White First 9 Composite | 3,453 | 3,157 | 37 | 36.8 | 140 |
| Yellow First 9 Composite | 3,251 | 2,973 | 37 | 35.8 | 132 |
| White Second 9 Composite | 3,232 | 2,955 | 34 | 36.2 | 135 |
| Yellow Second 9 Composite | 3,030 | 2,771 | 34 | 35.1 | 130 |
| Blue First 9 Composite | 2,767 | 2,530 | 35 | 33.7 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green 73.7/140 | 334 | 391 | 361 | 194 | 498 | 428 | 131 | 534 | 478 | 3349 | 179 | 460 | 426 | 453 | 443 | 201 | 498 | 423 | 403 | 3486 | 6835 |
| White 72.9/138 | 322 | 391 | 361 | 181 | 498 | 427 | 131 | 509 | 461 | 3281 | 179 | 454 | 426 | 442 | 429 | 201 | 498 | 397 | 378 | 3404 | 6685 |
| Gold 71/131 | 314 | 374 | 346 | 157 | 485 | 393 | 115 | 462 | 448 | 3094 | 163 | 428 | 406 | 425 | 410 | 173 | 482 | 364 | 336 | 3187 | 6281 |
| Red 68.3/119 | 281 | 342 | 338 | 108 | 429 | 378 | 106 | 451 | 423 | 2856 | 147 | 371 | 349 | 383 | 371 | 136 | 429 | 313 | 285 | 2784 | 5640 |
| Blue 67/119 | 281 | 308 | 338 | 108 | 429 | 299 | 106 | 402 | 400 | 2671 | 147 | 371 | 349 | 383 | 371 | 136 | 406 | 313 | 285 | 2761 | 5432 |
| White First 9 Composite 36.8/140 | 322 | 391 | 361 | 181 | 498 | 427 | 498 | 397 | 378 | 3453 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3453 |
| Yellow First 9 Composite 35.8/132 | 314 | 374 | 346 | 157 | 485 | 393 | 482 | 364 | 336 | 3251 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3251 |
| White Second 9 Composite 36.2/135 | 131 | 509 | 461 | 179 | 454 | 426 | 442 | 429 | 201 | 3232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3232 |
| Yellow Second 9 Composite 35.1/130 | 115 | 462 | 448 | 163 | 428 | 406 | 425 | 410 | 173 | 3030 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 3030 |
| Blue First 9 Composite 33.7/115 | 281 | 308 | 338 | 108 | 429 | 299 | 406 | 313 | 285 | 2767 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 2767 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Green (6,835 yards, 73.7/140)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 1 (par 4, 334 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (5,432 yards, 67/119)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Blue First 9 Composite (2,767 yards, 33.7/115)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 7 (406 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 334 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. Play smart and take your par or better.
The longest hole on the course at 534 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 131 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 391-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Sherwood Forest?
Sherwood Forest has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Blue First 9 Composite tees, the rating is 33.7 with a slope of 115.
How long is Sherwood Forest?
From the back tees, Sherwood Forest plays 6,835 yards. The course is par 96 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Sherwood Forest?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 334-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Sherwood Forest?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Green tees (6,835 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Blue First 9 Composite tees (2,767 yards).
Is Sherwood Forest public or private?
Sherwood Forest is a public golf course in Maryland. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Sherwood Forest?
Nearby courses include Eisenhower Golf Course, United States Naval Academy Golf Club (Annapolis), Chartwell Country Club, Renditions Golf Course (Davidsonville).
Is there a yardage book for Sherwood Forest?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Sherwood Forest with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does Sherwood Forest have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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