Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Clifton Golf Club

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Clifton, QLD, Australia

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Total Programs

11 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

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

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Clifton Gc Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Clifton Gc, 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

Distance Control 24%Aim 20%Precision 20%Scoring 18%Dispersion 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.

15.8

Average HCP

9.7

Minimum HCP

31.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Clifton Gc

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

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Clifton Gc.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Clifton Leyburn Road, Ryeford QLD 4361, Australia

Course Description

Clifton Golf Club Queensland is a golf club located in Clifton, Queensland, featuring a Ross Watson designed par-70 course known for its 328 grass greens and peaceful rural setting. The club welcomes both competitive and social golfers, with affordable membership options and various events throughout the year. Visitors can play 18 or 9 holes, and the club provides cart rentals; a clubhouse operates with event calendars and galleries showcasing the course and local history. The venue emphasizes a community atmosphere on the Darling Downs, offering social golf and membership benefits.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ross Watson

Opened

1954

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.5(39 reviews)

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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 Clifton Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

40505, USGA, White, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 705827 yards5328 metersCR 67.3Bogey 88.1Slope 112

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.7 · Slope 110

Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.4 · Slope 114

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	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	35	4	5	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	35	70
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	391	481	421	160	335	319	325	316	131	2879	391	527	389	160	335	319	331	315	181	2948	5827

40505, USGA, Red, Women Tee

Gender: FemalePar 705221 yards4774 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.1Slope 113

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 113

Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.1 · Slope 113

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	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	35	4	5	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	35	70
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	291	457	337	160	273	319	325	324	131	2617	324	426	360	131	273	270	331	308	181	2604	5221

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Clifton Gc

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 11 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

58% match

For 40505, USGA, White, Men tees

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min5 HCP4 drills

Scoring35%

Precision19%

Aim19%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

76% match

For 40505, USGA, White, Men tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

76% match

For 40505, USGA, White, Men tees

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Distance Control19%

Scoring18%

Alignment17%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

68% match

For 40505, USGA, White, Men tees

Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Clifton Gc

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Clifton Gc. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

21% match

For 40505, USGA, White, Men tees

Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

63% match

For 40505, USGA, White, Men tees

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Hit Target Line On All Shots

44% match

For 40505, USGA, Red, Women tees

Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim39%

Scoring16%

Alignment14%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

63% match

For 40505, USGA, Red, Women tees

Dial in aim, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Aim25%

Alignment13%

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Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

70% match

For 40505, USGA, Red, Women tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills

Distance Control28%

Precision20%

Alignment16%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

77% match

For 40505, USGA, Red, Women tees

Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Precision31%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion15%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

61% match

For 40505, USGA, Red, Women tees

Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Clifton Gc

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 Clifton Gc

Get answers to common questions about playing Clifton Gc and what to expect.

How difficult is Clifton Gc for mid-handicap golfers?

Clifton Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 112.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Clifton Gc?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5524 yards. The back tees extend to 5827.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Clifton Gc?

With a course rating of 67.3 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 Clifton Gc and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 5827.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Clifton Gc and how should I play it?

Clifton Gc 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 Clifton Gc strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5827.0 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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