Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Long Reef Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

39

39 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

151

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Long Reef Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Long Reef 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

Scoring 29%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 12%

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.

17.1
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Long Reef Golf Club

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

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

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

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

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

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

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

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Long Reef 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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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

Anzac Ave, Collaroy NSW 2097, Australia

Course Description

Long Reef Golf Club, Located on the Northern Beaches, Sydney is just 30km from the Sydney CBD, Long Reef Golf Club is a stunning 18 hole links style golf course for members and public use.The breathtaking beachfront location boasts unsurpassed views all the way to the Central Coast in the North and Manly in the South.Members of Long Reef Golf Club and their guests also enjoy excellent facilities and club camaraderie.The Par 71 layout is a genuine test for players of all standards. After a game of golf you can visit the Clubhouse and enjoy the magnificent ocean views and beautiful food and refreshments from the Café and Bar.The Clubhouse provides both casual and fine dining options and is a popular venue for all types of events including weddings, birthdays, engagements, baby showers, school reunions and other celebrations as wells as wakes, business conferences, board meetings and corporate golf events.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Peter Thompson

Opened

1921

Google Reviews

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4.5(1032 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 Long Reef Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for 20110, USGA, Red, Women

2

20110, USGA, Black, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 716511 yards5954 metersCR 72.0Bogey 95.8Slope 128

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par534444345363443454443571
Handicap
Yardage492166344430384296195326486311923740937915142750545443739333926511

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Long Reef 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 39 Programs

% match to course practice profile
57% match
For 20110, USGA, Red, Women tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
55% match
For 20110, USGA, Red, Women tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
81% match
For 20110, USGA, Red, Women tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%

12 Week Flagship Program for Long Reef Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Long Reef Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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87% match
For 20110, USGA, Red, Women tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%

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79% match
For 20110, USGA, Red, Women tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
8% match
For 20110, USGA, Yellow, Women tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
8% match
For 20110, USGA, Black, Men tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For 20110, USGA, Black, Men tees

Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment29%
Accuracy27%
76% match
For 20110, USGA, Black, Men tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%

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79% match
For 20110, USGA, Black, Men tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For 20110, USGA, Black, Men tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
57% match
For 20110, USGA, White, Men tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
71% match
For 20110, USGA, White, Men tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%

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79% match
For 20110, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For 20110, USGA, Yellow, Men tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Long Reef Golf Club

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Long Reef Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Long Reef Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Long Reef Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Long Reef Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Long Reef Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5952 yards. The back tees extend to 6511.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Long Reef Golf Club?

With a course rating of 72.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Long Reef Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6511.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Long Reef 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 Long Reef Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6511.0 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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