Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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
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
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.
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.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
athertongolf@bigpond.com
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Facilities
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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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
40601, USGA, Blue, Men, Wet Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 491 | 177 | 461 | 392 | 400 | 282 | 164 | 453 | 3161 | 311 | 344 | 537 | 162 | 326 | 422 | 152 | 397 | 374 | 3025 | 6186 |
40601, USGA, White, Men, 2010 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.1 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 491 | 177 | 461 | 392 | 400 | 378 | 366 | 296 | 3302 | 304 | 113 | 282 | 164 | 453 | 311 | 344 | 537 | 162 | 2670 | 5972 |
40601, USGA, White, Men, 2017 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 481 | 182 | 454 | 383 | 389 | 378 | 363 | 290 | 3255 | 293 | 114 | 311 | 164 | 448 | 315 | 341 | 527 | 160 | 2673 | 5928 |
40601, USGA, White, Men, 2017 amended Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.7 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 481 | 182 | 454 | 383 | 389 | 378 | 363 | 290 | 3255 | 293 | 114 | 311 | 164 | 448 | 315 | 341 | 527 | 160 | 2673 | 5928 |
40601, USGA, Blue, Women, Wet Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 491 | 177 | 461 | 392 | 400 | 282 | 164 | 453 | 3161 | 311 | 344 | 537 | 162 | 326 | 422 | 152 | 397 | 374 | 3025 | 6186 |
40601, USGA, Red, Women, 2017 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.5 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 420 | 143 | 406 | 335 | 339 | 341 | 349 | 290 | 2951 | 256 | 114 | 265 | 161 | 410 | 306 | 285 | 462 | 155 | 2414 | 5365 |
40601, USGA, Yellow Women, Wet. adjusted 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.7 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 152 | 98 | 334 | 491 | 147 | 462 | 353 | 156 | 152 | 2345 | 98 | 334 | 430 | 147 | 411 | 353 | 156 | 152 | 98 | 2179 | 4524 |
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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% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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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