72% match
For 20609, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Federal Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
26
26 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
146
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Federal Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Federal 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 27%Accuracy 18%Dispersion 12%Precision 12%
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.
16.8
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Federal Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Federal Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
fgc@fgc.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
Gowrie Dr, Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia
Course Description
Federal Golf Club, established in 1933 is one of the best located golf courses in the country, boasting a prestigious location just 2km from Parliament House in Canberra, the nation's capital city. Consistently ranked in Australia's top 100 Golf Courses, the 18 Hole Championship Golf Course features stunning turf conditions with a professional Driving Range and Academy. The formidable layout is beautifully framed by a native bushland setting, famed for its abundance of native wildlife and beauty. The Clubhouse itself is strategically located in Red Hill with grand views of the picturesque Brindabella Ranges. We provide all modern hospitality services including a fully stocked bar and restaurant, large function and board rooms perfect for all sizes of events. The club has been awarded several times for its exceptional and unique Wedding facilities and services.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1933
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(283 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 Federal Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 20609, USGA, Blue, Men
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
2
20609, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 726956 yards6361 metersCR 74.2Bogey 98.8Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 552 | 409 | 190 | 376 | 348 | 449 | 513 | 172 | 409 | 3418 | 448 | 377 | 218 | 516 | 428 | 393 | 161 | 553 | 444 | 3538 | 6956 |
2
20609, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 726824 yards6240 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.0Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 548 | 404 | 189 | 374 | 348 | 446 | 502 | 170 | 405 | 3386 | 444 | 362 | 215 | 504 | 410 | 383 | 148 | 551 | 421 | 3438 | 6824 |
2
20609, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 726553 yards5992 metersCR 72.1Bogey 95.6Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 390 | 164 | 353 | 314 | 440 | 486 | 170 | 388 | 3222 | 448 | 354 | 201 | 492 | 386 | 337 | 161 | 544 | 408 | 3331 | 6553 |
2
20609, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736013 yards5498 metersCR 75.4Bogey 107.4Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 531 | 300 | 164 | 330 | 328 | 318 | 488 | 150 | 384 | 2993 | 423 | 354 | 161 | 436 | 343 | 351 | 142 | 451 | 359 | 3020 | 6013 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Federal 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 26 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For 20609, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
87% match
For 20609, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For 20609, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
15 Week Flagship Program for Federal Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Federal Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started60% match
For 20609, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Alignment13%
70% match
For 20609, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
46% match
For 20609, USGA, White, Men tees
Sink long putts, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For 20609, USGA, White, Men tees
Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
80% match
For 20609, USGA, White, Men tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
46% match
For 20609, USGA, White, Men tees
Turn into par saves, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
77% match
For 20609, USGA, White, Men tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
70% match
For 20609, USGA, White, Men tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
31% match
For 20609, USGA, White, Men tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For 20609, USGA, Red, Women tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
47% match
For 20609, USGA, Red, Women tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
64% match
For 20609, USGA, Red, Women tees
Get square for strike, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment25%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started46% match
For 20609, USGA, Red, Women tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
76% match
For 20609, USGA, Red, Women tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For 20609, USGA, Red, Women tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Visualization15%
70% match
For 20609, USGA, Red, Women tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
60% match
For 20609, USGA, Black, Men tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
65% match
For 20609, USGA, Black, Men tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy20%
Visualization12%
57% match
For 20609, USGA, Black, Men tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim19%
Distance Control14%
43% match
For 20609, USGA, Black, Men tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim23%
Dispersion19%
78% match
For 20609, USGA, Black, Men tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
73% match
For 20609, USGA, Black, Men tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Federal Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Federal Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Federal Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Federal Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6484 yards. The back tees extend to 6956.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Federal Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Federal Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6956.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Federal 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 Federal Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6956.0 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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