57% match
For 21404, USGA, Red, Women, Forster tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring32%
Green Reading10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Forster Tuncurry Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
26
26 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
136
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Forster Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Forster, 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 27%Distance Control 22%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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
9.5
Minimum HCP
29.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Forster
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Forster.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@forstertuncurrygolf.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
Strand Street
Course Description
Forster Tuncurry Golf Club is a regional golf destination on the New South Wales north coast offering 18-hole courses at Forster and Tuncurry, along with dining spaces and social events. The club emphasizes golf play, lessons, and competitive events, alongside dining options such as Buko’s Bistro and Sinny’s Café, and hosts community activities and membership benefits. It markets a stay-and-play experience, live music and family-friendly events, and reciprocal rights for visiting golfers. Located in Great Lakes, the club fosters a social and sporting community around golf, dining, and events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Forster, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21404, USGA, Red, Women, Forster
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
2
21404, USGA, Blue, Men, Forster Tee
Gender: MalePar 665313 yards4858 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.1Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.5 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 196 | 333 | 341 | 161 | 355 | 181 | 400 | 158 | 368 | 2493 | 417 | 164 | 441 | 480 | 142 | 359 | 274 | 139 | 404 | 2820 | 5313 |
2
21404, USGA, White, Men, Forster Tee
Gender: MalePar 665145 yards4705 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.9Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 43.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 186 | 327 | 318 | 155 | 334 | 175 | 395 | 153 | 357 | 2400 | 411 | 158 | 434 | 457 | 139 | 356 | 274 | 128 | 388 | 2745 | 5145 |
2
21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684835 yards4421 metersCR 69.8Bogey 97.8Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 167 | 321 | 305 | 147 | 284 | 177 | 376 | 129 | 369 | 2275 | 374 | 147 | 421 | 437 | 123 | 335 | 240 | 118 | 365 | 2560 | 4835 |
2
21404, USGA, Red, Women, Forster Tee
Gender: FemalePar 685095 yards4659 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.0Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 184 | 327 | 334 | 151 | 318 | 181 | 391 | 150 | 380 | 2416 | 378 | 154 | 427 | 446 | 137 | 352 | 264 | 147 | 374 | 2679 | 5095 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Forster
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 profile51% match
For 21404, USGA, Red, Women, Forster tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
71% match
For 21404, USGA, Red, Women, Forster tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started54% match
For 21404, USGA, Red, Women, Forster tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision22%
Mechanics17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Forster
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Forster. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Can you fly it out and stop it close?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For 21404, USGA, Red, Women, Forster tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
27% match
For 21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
27% match
For 21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For 21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For 21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim21%
Alignment15%
57% match
For 21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization21%
55% match
For 21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics18%
67% match
For 21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For 21404, USGA, Green, Women, Forster 2014 tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
49% match
For 21404, USGA, Blue, Men, Forster tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
56% match
For 21404, USGA, Blue, Men, Forster tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started57% match
For 21404, USGA, Blue, Men, Forster tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For 21404, USGA, Blue, Men, Forster tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
52% match
For 21404, USGA, Blue, Men, Forster tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For 21404, USGA, Blue, Men, Forster tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For 21404, USGA, Blue, Men, Forster tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For 21404, USGA, White, Men, Forster tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For 21404, USGA, White, Men, Forster tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For 21404, USGA, White, Men, Forster tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
Accuracy15%
28% match
For 21404, USGA, White, Men, Forster tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
34% match
For 21404, USGA, White, Men, Forster tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
75% match
For 21404, USGA, White, Men, Forster tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Forster
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 Forster
Get answers to common questions about playing Forster and what to expect.
How difficult is Forster for mid-handicap golfers?
Forster is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Forster?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5074 yards. The back tees extend to 5313.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Forster?
With a course rating of 67.2 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 Forster and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5313.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Forster 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 Forster strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5313.0 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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