Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Barnwell Park

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Five Dock, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Total Programs

13

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

83

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

6

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Barnwell Park Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Barnwell Park, 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

Precision 29%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Distance Control 15%Trajectory 15%

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.

26.9
Average HCP
18
Minimum HCP
37.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Barnwell Park

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Barnwell Park.

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

admin@barnwellparkgolfclub.com.au

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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

551 Lyons Rd W, Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia

Course Description

Barnwell Park Golf Club is a bayside golf facility in Five Dock offering public golf on a welcoming course, along with dining experiences at Stone Restaurant located within the club. The venue emphasizes community and family-friendly events, including midweek and weekend activities such as Turbo Trivia and regular dining options. In addition to golf, visitors can enjoy an on-site restaurant and bar, making it a combined recreation and dining destination on the Five Dock waterfront. The club provides memberships, bookings, and events information for residents and visitors in New South Wales, Australia.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

61

Type

Parkland

Opened

1965

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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 Barnwell Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for 20303, USGA, Blue, Men

2

20303, USGA, Blue, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 613733 yards3413 metersCR 60.3Bogey 79.8Slope 105

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.3 · Slope 108

Back Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 38.5 · Slope 102

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par533434433323343343332961
Handicap
Yardage47115512527912939128698177211112616030611218226715316615016223733

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Barnwell Park

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 13 Programs

% match to course practice profile
54% match
For 20303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment19%
Aim16%
50% match
For 20303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Aim13%

17 Week Flagship Program for Barnwell Park

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Barnwell Park. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 17 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–57 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–147 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 15–177 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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64% match
For 20303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
56% match
For 20303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
Alignment15%
55% match
For 20303, USGA, Red, Women tees

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

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%

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47% match
For 20303, USGA, Red, Women tees

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
60% match
For 20303, USGA, Red, Women tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
56% match
For 20303, USGA, Red, Women tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
66% match
For 20303, USGA, Red, Women tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Barnwell Park

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 Barnwell Park

Get answers to common questions about playing Barnwell Park and what to expect.

How difficult is Barnwell Park for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Barnwell Park technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 60.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 61.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Barnwell Park?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3704 yards. The back tees extend to 3733.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Barnwell Park?

With a course rating of 60.3 and par 61, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 61 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Barnwell Park and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 3733.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Barnwell Park 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 Barnwell Park strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 105.0 and yardage reaching 3733.0 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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