Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Atherton Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

194

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

Atherton Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Atherton Golf Club, 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 29%Precision 22%Distance Control 17%Aim 17%Dispersion 13%

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.

18.4
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Atherton Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Single Tee, 15/25
Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
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.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Atherton Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

athertongolf@bigpond.com

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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

Jessop Rd, Atherton QLD 4883, Australia

Course Description

Atherton Golf Club is a local golf facility on the Atherton Tablelands offering a unique course and hospitality from its members and staff. The club serves visitors and members with information about the course, rules, and golf events, emphasizing its community atmosphere and regional setting in Queensland, Australia.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Opened

1925

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4.5(66 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 Atherton Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet

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40601, USGA, Blue, Men, Wet Tee

Gender: MalePar 706186 yards5656 metersCR 69.3Bogey 89.9Slope 111

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 113

Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 109

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453444434354453443443570
Handicap
Yardage341491177461392400282164453316131134453716232642215239737430256186

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Atherton Golf Club

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 46 Programs

% match to course practice profile
69% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
26% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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78% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
66% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%

13 Week Flagship Program for Atherton Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Atherton Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–134 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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71% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion28%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet tees

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
54% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Trajectory18%
62% match
For 40601, USGA, Red, Women, 2017 tees

Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
43% match
For 40601, USGA, Red, Women, 2017 tees

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%

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73% match
For 40601, USGA, Red, Women, 2017 tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Precision17%
63% match
For 40601, USGA, Red, Women, 2017 tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
37% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2010 tees

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
64% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2010 tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
Precision13%
55% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2010 tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
47% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2010 tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
76% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2010 tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2010 tees

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%

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63% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Men, Wet tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Men, Wet tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Men, Wet tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For 40601, USGA, Blue, Men, Wet tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2017 amended tees

Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
53% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2017 amended tees

Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control12%

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26% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2017 tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For 40601, USGA, White, Men, 2017 tees

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Atherton Golf Club

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Atherton Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Atherton Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Atherton Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Atherton Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Atherton Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5355 yards. The back tees extend to 6186.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Atherton Golf Club?

With a course rating of 74.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Atherton Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6186.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Atherton Golf Club and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Atherton Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6186.0 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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