Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gordonvale Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Gordonvale Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gordonvale 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
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 Gordonvale Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gordonvale Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@gordonvalegolfclub.com.au
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Facilities
Location
George St, Gordonvale QLD 4865, Australia
Course Description
Gordonvale Golf Club is a friendly, community-based golf club located just south of Cairns in Queensland. The club welcomes members, visitors, and social players to enjoy a scenic 18-hole course with competitions and social events year-round. It offers twilight golf events, group golf days, and member benefits, along with facilities and programs that foster a welcoming club atmosphere for locals and tourists alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
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 Gordonvale Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 40609, USGA, Red, Women
40609, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.0 · Slope 110
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 437 | 327 | 194 | 344 | 125 | 576 | 344 | 172 | 480 | 2999 | 491 | 448 | 173 | 295 | 188 | 462 | 336 | 172 | 475 | 3040 | 6039 |
40609, USGA, Blue, Men, Inner Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 437 | 491 | 448 | 173 | 295 | 188 | 172 | 475 | 480 | 3159 | 437 | 491 | 448 | 173 | 295 | 188 | 172 | 475 | 480 | 3159 | 6318 |
40609, USGA, White, Men, Inner Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 487 | 440 | 170 | 284 | 182 | 166 | 471 | 460 | 3089 | 429 | 487 | 440 | 170 | 284 | 182 | 166 | 471 | 460 | 3089 | 6178 |
40609, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 296 | 178 | 327 | 117 | 462 | 336 | 150 | 432 | 2662 | 478 | 360 | 170 | 261 | 182 | 348 | 314 | 158 | 436 | 2707 | 5369 |
40609, USGA, Red, Women, Inner Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 478 | 360 | 170 | 261 | 182 | 158 | 436 | 432 | 2841 | 364 | 478 | 360 | 170 | 261 | 182 | 158 | 436 | 432 | 2841 | 5682 |
40609, USGA, Red, Women, Outer Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 106
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 178 | 327 | 117 | 462 | 336 | 150 | 348 | 314 | 2528 | 296 | 178 | 327 | 117 | 462 | 336 | 150 | 348 | 314 | 2528 | 5056 |
40609, USGA, White, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 320 | 187 | 339 | 120 | 570 | 343 | 166 | 460 | 2934 | 487 | 440 | 170 | 284 | 182 | 456 | 329 | 166 | 471 | 2985 | 5919 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gordonvale 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Gordonvale Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gordonvale Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedEscape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Gordonvale 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 Gordonvale Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Gordonvale Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Gordonvale Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Gordonvale Golf Club technically exacting. The 116.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gordonvale Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5687 yards. The back tees extend to 6318.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gordonvale Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.6 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 Gordonvale Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6318.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Gordonvale 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 Gordonvale Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6318.0 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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