Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hawks Nest Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Hawks Nest, NSW, Australia

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Total Programs

19 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Hawks Nest Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hawks Nest 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 30%Scoring 29%Precision 15%Accuracy 13%Aim 11%

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.

14.6

Average HCP

10.1

Minimum HCP

30.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hawks Nest Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hawks Nest Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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service@hawksnestgolfclub.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

1 Sanderling Ave, Hawks Nest NSW 2324, Australia

Course Description

Hawks Nest Golf Club is a coastal golf destination on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, offering an 18-hole all-weather course known for its immaculate greens and scenic surrounds. The clubhouse provides dining, events, and wedding services with panoramic views of the course. The club also supports social golf, group bookings, a pro shop, and a golf academy, catering to both casual visitors and serious golfers. Easily accessible from Sydney, Newcastle, and Port Stephens, it combines golf with dining and social experiences for members and guests.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1963

Google 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 Hawks Nest Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

21803, USGA, Blue, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 726646 yards6077 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.6Slope 131

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.2 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · 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	3	5	4	4	4	36	3	4	4	5	5	4	3	4	4	36	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	379	492	202	406	199	516	365	365	413	3337	148	458	420	494	525	400	166	357	341	3309	6646

21803, USGA, White, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 726333 yards5791 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.1Slope 125

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127

Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 122

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	3	5	4	4	4	36	3	4	4	5	5	4	3	4	4	36	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	374	481	188	377	183	504	338	354	397	3196	143	427	409	464	492	388	155	331	328	3137	6333

21803, USGA, Red, Women Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725733 yards5242 metersCR 73.5Bogey 103.1Slope 126

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.6 · Slope 123

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	4	5	3	4	3	5	4	4	4	36	3	4	4	5	5	4	3	4	4	36	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	340	470	180	361	144	491	272	338	330	2926	140	342	306	451	430	374	149	306	309	2807	5733

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hawks Nest 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 19 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

62% match

For 21803, USGA, Red, Women tees

Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

63% match

For 21803, USGA, Red, Women tees

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

42% match

For 21803, USGA, Red, Women tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills

Precision30%

Aim19%

Dispersion19%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

76% match

For 21803, USGA, Red, Women tees

Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy22%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Hawks Nest Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hawks Nest Golf Club. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

67% match

For 21803, USGA, Red, Women tees

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

64% match

For 21803, USGA, Red, Women tees

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring25%

Aim22%

Accuracy22%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

68% match

For 21803, USGA, White, Men tees

Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Scoring25%

Distance Control18%

Accuracy17%

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Avoid Three-Putts

73% match

For 21803, USGA, White, Men tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Accuracy19%

Distance Control18%

Aim18%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

60% match

For 21803, USGA, White, Men tees

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control34%

Visualization23%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

15% match

For 21803, USGA, White, Men tees

Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

53% match

For 21803, USGA, White, Men tees

Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision28%

Scoring15%

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

71% match

For 21803, USGA, White, Men tees

Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills

Distance Control37%

Scoring30%

Trajectory22%

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Sink Long Putts Precisely

31% match

For 21803, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Sink long putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min4 HCP4 drills

Distance Control49%

Visualization34%

Dispersion18%

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Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

58% match

For 21803, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Aim26%

Dispersion19%

Scoring14%

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Get Square for Success

62% match

For 21803, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Alignment31%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy14%

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Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

66% match

For 21803, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills

Precision35%

Distance Control21%

Aim15%

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

70% match

For 21803, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Distance Control13%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

68% match

For 21803, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

67% match

For 21803, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Hawks Nest 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 Hawks Nest Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Hawks Nest Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Hawks Nest Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Hawks Nest Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hawks Nest Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6190 yards. The back tees extend to 6646.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Hawks Nest Golf Club?

With a course rating of 72.2 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 Hawks Nest Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6646.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Hawks Nest Golf Club and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Hawks Nest Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6646.0 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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