55% match
For 20617, USGA, White, Men 2015 tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fairbairn Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
89
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Fairbairn Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fairbairn 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
Scoring 28%Precision 26%Distance Control 22%Trajectory 12%Dispersion 10%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
35.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fairbairn Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fairbairn Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
fairbairngc@netspeed.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
35 Laverton Ave, Canberra ACT 2609, Australia
Course Description
Fairbairn Golf Club operates an 18-hole, par-70 public golf course located on the north-east corner of Canberra International Airport. The club is not-for-profit and publicly accessible, affiliated with Golf Australia, offering social golf, corporate events, and a clubhouse with a licensed bar and BBQ area. It supports a range of activities including lessons, clinics, and various competitions, and serves members and guests in Canberra's region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
2001
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(172 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 Fairbairn Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 20617, USGA, White, Men 2015
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
2
20617, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 706093 yards5571 metersCR 69.3Bogey 90.7Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 330 | 404 | 400 | 573 | 184 | 275 | 198 | 440 | 3056 | 487 | 148 | 521 | 170 | 352 | 428 | 178 | 418 | 335 | 3037 | 6093 |
2
20617, USGA, White, Men 2015 Tee
Gender: MalePar 695735 yards5244 metersCR 67.3Bogey 88.4Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 317 | 394 | 385 | 526 | 175 | 261 | 177 | 435 | 2910 | 474 | 128 | 509 | 146 | 336 | 386 | 154 | 394 | 298 | 2825 | 5735 |
2
20617, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705451 yards4984 metersCR 70.9Bogey 99.5Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 317 | 311 | 385 | 526 | 150 | 261 | 177 | 435 | 2802 | 354 | 119 | 445 | 147 | 336 | 386 | 154 | 373 | 335 | 2649 | 5451 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fairbairn 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 17 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For 20617, USGA, White, Men 2015 tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
66% match
For 20617, USGA, White, Men 2015 tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
71% match
For 20617, USGA, White, Men 2015 tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Dispersion32%
Scoring22%
14 Week Flagship Program for Fairbairn Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fairbairn Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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59% match
For 20617, USGA, White, Men 2015 tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
61% match
For 20617, USGA, White, Men 2015 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization17%
69% match
For 20617, USGA, Red, Women tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
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Get Started54% match
For 20617, USGA, Red, Women tees
Turn into par saves, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy13%
Precision12%
60% match
For 20617, USGA, Red, Women tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Scoring12%
50% match
For 20617, USGA, Red, Women tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
59% match
For 20617, USGA, Red, Women tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
54% match
For 20617, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
55% match
For 20617, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim24%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For 20617, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
79% match
For 20617, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For 20617, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
55% match
For 20617, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Fairbairn 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 Fairbairn Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fairbairn Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fairbairn Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Fairbairn Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 115.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fairbairn Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5772 yards. The back tees extend to 6093.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fairbairn Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.3 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Fairbairn Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6093.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Fairbairn Golf Club 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 Fairbairn Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6093.0 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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