Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Hawks Nest Golf Club.
Total Programs
19
19 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
94
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Everything you need to know about Hawks Nest Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
service@hawksnestgolfclub.com.au
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1 Sanderling Ave, Hawks Nest NSW 2324, Australia
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.
golf course • 18-hole golf course • social golf • stay & play • golf academy • proshop • golf events • clubhouse dining • weddings • corporate events • beachside pro-am • mid-north coast • hawks nest • golf tourism • golf • golf club • practice • tournaments • leisure • sports • recreation
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1963
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Scorecard
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.
Scorecard data available for 21803, USGA, Red, Women
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Hawks Nest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawks Nest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawks Nest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawks Nest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawks Nest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hawks Nest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 profileBuild putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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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Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Hawks Nest Golf Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6646.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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