Set sights, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballina Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
37
37 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Ballina Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballina 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 Ballina Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballina Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
admin@ballinagolfclub.com.au
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Facilities
Location
Jameson Ave, East Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
Course Description
Surrender yourself to the beauty of the Ballina Golf Course situated on the Far North Coast of NSW, less than an hour's drive from the Gold Coast. Our easy walking, tree lined 18 hole course is nestled next to the stunning North Creek in East Ballina, with cooling ocean breezes that positively enhance your experience. Ballina Golf Club is a leading Northern Rivers Destination for all golfing enthusiasts who enjoy a golf course of champion standard. Ballina Golf Club attracts quality golfing, social and community events and a place where our members are proud to host guests and visitors to the Ballina Shire. With our newly refurbished modern clubhouse and restaurant, the club offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with all the facilities of a modern regional club. With elevated views over our award winning course and gardens we're positive your experience at Ballina Golf Club will be superb.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1908
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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 Ballina Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 22001, USGA, Blue, Men
22001, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 343 | 149 | 488 | 434 | 430 | 465 | 133 | 359 | 3202 | 492 | 381 | 385 | 436 | 167 | 420 | 412 | 358 | 184 | 3235 | 6437 |
22001, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 343 | 149 | 488 | 434 | 430 | 436 | 133 | 359 | 3173 | 492 | 381 | 385 | 542 | 167 | 527 | 397 | 358 | 184 | 3433 | 6606 |
22001, USGA, Green, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 313 | 128 | 482 | 417 | 395 | 411 | 110 | 349 | 2980 | 478 | 357 | 359 | 525 | 140 | 496 | 346 | 337 | 153 | 3191 | 6171 |
22001, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 322 | 140 | 482 | 425 | 408 | 421 | 120 | 349 | 3055 | 478 | 364 | 374 | 531 | 151 | 507 | 387 | 344 | 166 | 3302 | 6357 |
22001, USGA, Gold, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.0 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 303 | 122 | 402 | 339 | 309 | 411 | 104 | 337 | 2667 | 459 | 320 | 293 | 411 | 135 | 267 | 274 | 327 | 149 | 2635 | 5302 |
22001, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 313 | 128 | 420 | 339 | 309 | 465 | 110 | 341 | 2800 | 465 | 320 | 359 | 436 | 140 | 373 | 346 | 337 | 153 | 2929 | 5729 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballina 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 37 Programs
% match to course practice profileUp-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Ballina Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballina 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
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)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Ballina 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 Ballina Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballina Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballina Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ballina Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballina Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5954 yards. The back tees extend to 6606.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballina Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ballina Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6606.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Ballina 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 Ballina Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6606.0 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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