Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Avondale Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Avondale Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Avondale 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 Avondale Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Avondale Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
david@avondalegolfclub.com.au
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Facilities
Location
Avon Rd, Pymble NSW 2073, Australia
Course Description
Avondale Golf Club is a private golf club on Sydney’s North Shore, featuring an 18-hole course crafted in 1926 by Eric Apperly and refreshed by designers including Ross Watson and Crafter + Mogford. The club is renowned for its historic layout and top-tier presentation, ranking among Australia’s premier courses. It offers membership, pro shop services, and hospitality options such as function packages for events and weddings. Located in Avondale, Avon Road, Pymble, NSW, it serves both competitive golf and social memberships with a focus on traditional club culture.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1926
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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 Avondale Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 20102, USGA, White, Women 2015
20102, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 172 | 600 | 186 | 410 | 384 | 538 | 178 | 535 | 3353 | 370 | 200 | 381 | 379 | 535 | 162 | 480 | 331 | 435 | 3273 | 6626 |
20102, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 172 | 575 | 186 | 410 | 384 | 525 | 178 | 514 | 3294 | 370 | 200 | 381 | 379 | 535 | 162 | 463 | 315 | 425 | 3230 | 6524 |
20102, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 152 | 563 | 167 | 388 | 372 | 519 | 182 | 502 | 3178 | 360 | 199 | 355 | 371 | 514 | 153 | 467 | 302 | 416 | 3137 | 6315 |
20102, USGA, Yellow, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 143 | 548 | 155 | 368 | 358 | 512 | 133 | 416 | 2960 | 351 | 132 | 325 | 365 | 499 | 78 | 417 | 287 | 326 | 2780 | 5740 |
20102, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 142 | 547 | 164 | 366 | 320 | 511 | 132 | 414 | 2915 | 350 | 154 | 338 | 364 | 498 | 121 | 439 | 285 | 325 | 2874 | 5789 |
20102, USGA, White, Women 2015 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.6 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 152 | 563 | 167 | 388 | 372 | 519 | 170 | 502 | 3166 | 360 | 188 | 355 | 371 | 514 | 153 | 451 | 302 | 416 | 3110 | 6276 |
20102, USGA, Yellow, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 143 | 548 | 155 | 368 | 358 | 512 | 133 | 416 | 2960 | 351 | 132 | 325 | 365 | 499 | 78 | 417 | 287 | 326 | 2780 | 5740 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Avondale 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 profileSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Avondale Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Avondale Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Avondale 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 Avondale Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Avondale Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Avondale Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Avondale Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Avondale Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6183 yards. The back tees extend to 6626.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Avondale Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Avondale Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6626.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Avondale Golf Club and how should I play it?
Avondale Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Avondale Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6626.0 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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