Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bonnie Doon Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
151
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
Bonnie Doon Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bonnie Doon 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 Bonnie Doon Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Sand Long
Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bonnie Doon Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
murray@bdgc.com.au
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Facilities
Location
Banks Ave, Pagewood NSW 2035, Australia
Course Description
We are Sydney's premier corporate and charity golf destination.Our Group One golf course has been redesigned by the Ogilvy Clayton team led by 2006 US Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy and renowned architect Michael Clayton. Designed for players of all levels, it's a unique opportunity for your organisation to experience one of Australia's best links courses and golf facilities. We're conveniently located just 15 minutes from the Sydney CBD and only 5 minutes from Sydney International Airport, making it the ideal venue for corporate guests.Set in a beautiful natural environment with spacious outdoor entertaining areas to enjoy our superior service; and award winning catering to match your needs and budget, your day will long be remembered by you and your guests. Whether you're planning a special day for a small group or large-scale company or charity event, the dedicated professionals at Bonnie Doon Golf Club will ensure your event exceeds all expectations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1897
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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 Bonnie Doon Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 20104, USGA, Red, Women
20104, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 339 | 529 | 170 | 413 | 410 | 423 | 293 | 475 | 3459 | 456 | 186 | 320 | 182 | 551 | 129 | 339 | 324 | 456 | 2943 | 6402 |
20104, USGA, Gold, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.9 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 274 | 399 | 131 | 360 | 355 | 320 | 269 | 423 | 2893 | 394 | 125 | 265 | 155 | 435 | 96 | 302 | 306 | 322 | 2400 | 5293 |
20104, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 328 | 519 | 154 | 395 | 401 | 412 | 283 | 464 | 3340 | 436 | 157 | 311 | 174 | 518 | 122 | 330 | 323 | 441 | 2812 | 6152 |
20104, USGA, Gold, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 274 | 399 | 131 | 360 | 355 | 320 | 269 | 423 | 2893 | 394 | 125 | 265 | 155 | 435 | 96 | 302 | 306 | 322 | 2400 | 5293 |
20104, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.8 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 289 | 443 | 142 | 361 | 358 | 324 | 277 | 448 | 3030 | 431 | 149 | 281 | 167 | 484 | 106 | 320 | 319 | 411 | 2668 | 5698 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bonnie Doon 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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profileShort game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Bonnie Doon Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bonnie Doon 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Save par consistently, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Bonnie Doon 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 Bonnie Doon Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bonnie Doon Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bonnie Doon Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bonnie Doon Golf Club challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bonnie Doon Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5848 yards. The back tees extend to 6402.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bonnie Doon Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Bonnie Doon Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6402.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Bonnie Doon Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Bonnie Doon Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6402.0 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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