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“This was one of the more magnificent pieces of land I’ve had the opportunity on which to design a golf course. It is rare to see a piece of property that is so private, with so much natural beauty. There isn’t another golf course in the world that has a more beautiful tree complex than Sherwood.” -Jack Nicklaus

Upon passing through the expansive cast-iron gates of Sherwood Country Club, an unmistakable feeling of entering an extraordinary realm embraces you. Ascending the serpentine path, bordered by refined French-style estates, each adorned with breathtaking vistas of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Hidden Valley, an undeniable realization surfaces: this captivating haven holds an enchantment that makes departing an unlikely desire.

Sherwood Country Club’s striking backdrop boasts Hollywood history, featuring iconic peaks seen in the opening scene of MAS*H and Dukes of Hazard. Notably, it served as the set for legendary films like the 1923 Robin Hood with Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and the 1938 The Adventures of Robin Hood with Errol Flynn, even preserving the Robin Hood Cabin used in filming. This picturesque locale was also a hub for major motion pictures in the 1920s and 1930s, hosting scenes from Tarzan and Birth of a Nation, evolving into a setting for contemporary TV shows like The Mentalist, commercials, and recent films like Bridesmaids and Vice (2018).

Furthermore, Sherwood has been known to host top-tier golf events like Greg Norman’s Shark Shootout (1989-1998) and Tiger Woods’ World Challenge (2000-2013). Its history also includes the iconic Showdown at Sherwood, a nationally-televised match between David Duval and Tiger Woods. The World Challenge, benefitting the Tiger Woods Foundation, showcased the course, attracting golfing legends like Padraig Harrington, Vijay Singh, Zach Johnson, and multiple wins by Tiger Woods himself.