69% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Men tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Precision18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cooktown Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
124
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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Cooktown Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cooktown 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 23%Precision 22%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Alignment 13%
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.
20.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
35.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cooktown Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Sand - Long
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cooktown Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Cooktowngolfclub@bigpond.com
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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
LOT 98 Quarantine Bay Rd, Cooktown QLD 4895, Australia
Course Description
Cooktown Golf Club operates a nine-hole, dual-tee golf course laid out on coastal dunes near Walker Bay and the Annan River, offering a links-style experience in tropical North Queensland. The club emphasizes natural beauty with Mount Cook as a backdrop and wind conditions that challenge play most days. It functions as a public golf facility with a licensed bar and golf shop, and hosts weekly competitions, events, and member activities. Located south of Cooktown on Quarantine Bay Road, the club attracts golf adventurers and holidaymakers seeking a scenic, coastal rounds.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
65
Type
Parkland
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⭐4.9(15 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 Cooktown Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 40606, USGA, White, Men
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
4
40606, USGA, Red, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 664626 yards4230 metersCR 62.9Bogey 81.3Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.0 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 40.3 · Slope 97
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 133 | 312 | 343 | 256 | 239 | 362 | 306 | 167 | 2397 | 219 | 115 | 339 | 369 | 153 | 207 | 401 | 306 | 120 | 2229 | 4626 |
4
40606, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 654710 yards4307 metersCR 63.1Bogey 82.0Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.3 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 40.7 · Slope 101
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 133 | 312 | 343 | 256 | 225 | 362 | 344 | 167 | 2421 | 279 | 115 | 339 | 369 | 153 | 207 | 401 | 306 | 120 | 2289 | 4710 |
4
40606, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 674626 yards4230 metersCR 67.0Bogey 92.5Slope 108
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.7 · Slope 99
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 133 | 312 | 343 | 256 | 239 | 362 | 306 | 167 | 2397 | 219 | 115 | 339 | 369 | 153 | 207 | 401 | 306 | 120 | 2229 | 4626 |
4
40606, USGA, White, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684710 yards4307 metersCR 67.4Bogey 93.4Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 45.7 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 279 | 133 | 312 | 343 | 256 | 225 | 362 | 344 | 167 | 2421 | 279 | 115 | 339 | 369 | 153 | 207 | 401 | 306 | 120 | 2289 | 4710 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cooktown 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 30 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Men tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
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Get Started72% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Men tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
72% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Men tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cooktown Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cooktown Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Men tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
53% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Men tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
64% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Men tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
60% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Men tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
39% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Women tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Women tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
60% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Women tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim23%
Scoring12%
68% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Women tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment26%
Aim14%
60% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Women tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
53% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Women tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started54% match
For 40606, USGA, White, Women tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
39% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Women tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
70% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Women tees
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment14%
Distance Control14%
75% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Women tees
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Women tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Alignment24%
42% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Women tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
23% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Women tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
58% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Women tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
39% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Men tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
63% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Men tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim21%
72% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Men tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
69% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Men tees
Master touch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Precision12%
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Get Started72% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Men tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
Aim18%
54% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Men tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Men tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For 40606, USGA, Red, Men tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills
Trajectory24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cooktown Gc
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cooktown Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Cooktown Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Cooktown Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cooktown Gc challenges consistency. The 102.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 63.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 65.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cooktown Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4668 yards. The back tees extend to 4710.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cooktown Gc?
With a course rating of 63.1 and par 65, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 65 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cooktown Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4710.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cooktown Gc and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Cooktown Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 102.0 and yardage reaching 4710.0 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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