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?
Handicap 0-10: Green (6,835 yards, 73.7/140)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue (5,432 yards, 67/119)
1,403 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.0 below par.
Handicap 20+: Blue First 9 Composite (2,767 yards, 33.7/115)
4,068 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 38.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 534 yards. 36 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 131 yards. 406 from the Blue First 9 Composite tees.
Stroke index 2.
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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 Severna Park Golf Center (Arnold), Chartwell Country Club, Gibson Island Golf Course (Gibson Island), Walden Golf & Country Club (Crofton).
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.
How do you play Sherwood Forest?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Sherwood Forest for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Sherwood Forest have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots 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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