Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gungahlin Lakes
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Gungahlin Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gungahlin Lakes, 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 Gungahlin Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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 | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gungahlin Lakes.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golfsec@gungahlinlakes.com
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Facilities
Location
110 Gundaroo Dr, Nicholls ACT 2913, Australia
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1996
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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 Gungahlin Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 20626, USGA, Green, Women
20626, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.3 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 333 | 208 | 357 | 180 | 539 | 456 | 550 | 343 | 3360 | 352 | 210 | 421 | 496 | 118 | 388 | 559 | 148 | 456 | 3148 | 6508 |
20626, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 290 | 172 | 331 | 160 | 513 | 426 | 509 | 327 | 3111 | 333 | 181 | 399 | 465 | 93 | 361 | 541 | 148 | 428 | 2949 | 6060 |
20626, USGA, Yellow, Men 2015 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.5 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.2 · Slope 107
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 203 | 145 | 244 | 89 | 412 | 327 | 412 | 236 | 2344 | 284 | 159 | 288 | 378 | 88 | 282 | 306 | 114 | 309 | 2208 | 4552 |
20626, USGA, Green, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.9 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.9 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 279 | 151 | 303 | 138 | 480 | 400 | 496 | 305 | 2890 | 304 | 170 | 377 | 446 | 283 | 351 | 458 | 130 | 382 | 2901 | 5791 |
20626, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 279 | 151 | 303 | 138 | 480 | 400 | 496 | 305 | 2890 | 304 | 170 | 377 | 446 | 88 | 351 | 515 | 130 | 382 | 2763 | 5653 |
20626, USGA, Yellow, Women 2015 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 203 | 145 | 244 | 89 | 412 | 327 | 412 | 236 | 2344 | 284 | 159 | 288 | 378 | 88 | 282 | 306 | 114 | 309 | 2208 | 4552 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gungahlin Lakes
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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profileTurn into par saves, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Gungahlin Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gungahlin Lakes. 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
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
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
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Gungahlin Lakes
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 Gungahlin Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Gungahlin Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Gungahlin Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Gungahlin Lakes presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gungahlin Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5530 yards. The back tees extend to 6508.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gungahlin Lakes?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Gungahlin Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6508.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Gungahlin Lakes 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 Gungahlin Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6508.0 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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