Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gardiners Run
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
40
40 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Gardiners Run Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gardiners Run, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gardiners Run
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gardiners Run.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
manager@gardinersrun.com.au
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Facilities
Location
130-132 Victoria Rd, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
Course Description
Chirnside Park Country Club is a community-focused leisure destination in the Yarra Ranges of Victoria, Australia. It operates Gardiners Run Golf Course alongside bowls, tennis, mini-golf, dining, and events, offering club membership and dining facilities for members and guests. The venue hosts social and corporate functions, weddings, and a range of recreational activities, supported by an on-site bistro and bars. The club emphasizes family-friendly, community-oriented sport and hospitality in a suburban-Goldfields setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2014
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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 Gardiners Run, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 30104, USGA, Womens, White
30104, Mens, White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 507 | 159 | 358 | 271 | 338 | 160 | 499 | 371 | 3038 | 498 | 148 | 395 | 357 | 369 | 325 | 143 | 490 | 386 | 3111 | 6149 |
30104, USGA, Mens Blue, Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 547 | 170 | 419 | 319 | 374 | 195 | 540 | 410 | 3375 | 536 | 180 | 432 | 390 | 407 | 350 | 163 | 544 | 420 | 3422 | 6797 |
30104, USGA, Mens Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.3 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 460 | 135 | 326 | 248 | 295 | 137 | 443 | 347 | 2741 | 466 | 121 | 353 | 319 | 336 | 290 | 104 | 411 | 349 | 2749 | 5490 |
30104, USGA, Womens, Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 360 | 135 | 266 | 226 | 257 | 137 | 393 | 281 | 2345 | 434 | 121 | 301 | 319 | 289 | 230 | 104 | 411 | 307 | 2516 | 4861 |
30104, USGA, Womens, White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 507 | 159 | 358 | 248 | 338 | 160 | 499 | 371 | 3015 | 498 | 148 | 395 | 357 | 369 | 325 | 143 | 490 | 386 | 3111 | 6126 |
3USGA, Womens, Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.8 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 460 | 135 | 326 | 226 | 295 | 137 | 443 | 347 | 2719 | 466 | 121 | 353 | 319 | 336 | 290 | 104 | 411 | 349 | 2749 | 5468 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gardiners Run
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 40 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Gardiners Run
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gardiners Run. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Gardiners Run
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 Gardiners Run
Get answers to common questions about playing Gardiners Run and what to expect.
How difficult is Gardiners Run for mid-handicap golfers?
Gardiners Run is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gardiners Run?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5829 yards. The back tees extend to 6797.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gardiners Run?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Gardiners Run and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6797.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Gardiners Run 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 Gardiners Run strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6797.0 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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