Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mackay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Mackay Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mackay 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 Mackay Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mackay Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
manager@mackaygolf.com.au
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Facilities
Location
Mackay Bucasia Rd, Beaconsfield QLD 4740, Australia
Course Description
Welcome to the Mackay Golf Club! Our award winning course and club house facilities are open to the public, so drop in any time for a warm welcome. Ideal wedding and function venue.The award winning Mackay Golf Club, located in Mackay, North Queensland has been described as the Jewel of the North. Not only offering a superb golfing experience, the clubhouse facilities are open to the public whether golfing or not.Regular competitions are held for members and players with an official handicap. You don't have to be a member to enjoy a round of social golf, times available every day. An easy walking 18 holes, the course provides a challenging but very playable game for players of all standards.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1926
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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 Mackay Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 40909, USGA, Yellow, Women
40909, USGA, Black, Men, Wet Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 478 | 172 | 426 | 351 | 195 | 118 | 352 | 392 | 478 | 2962 | 487 | 364 | 404 | 306 | 163 | 349 | 310 | 133 | 542 | 3058 | 6020 |
40909, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 490 | 187 | 437 | 360 | 204 | 125 | 361 | 401 | 484 | 3049 | 501 | 381 | 417 | 317 | 179 | 367 | 317 | 133 | 555 | 3167 | 6216 |
40909, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 478 | 172 | 426 | 351 | 195 | 118 | 352 | 392 | 478 | 2962 | 487 | 364 | 404 | 306 | 163 | 349 | 310 | 133 | 542 | 3058 | 6020 |
40909, USGA, Yellow, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 154 | 378 | 317 | 128 | 106 | 321 | 343 | 404 | 2613 | 469 | 322 | 385 | 306 | 148 | 338 | 310 | 118 | 435 | 2831 | 5444 |
40909, USGA, Green, Women, Wet Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 154 | 386 | 338 | 183 | 106 | 345 | 343 | 466 | 2794 | 482 | 322 | 399 | 306 | 158 | 338 | 310 | 125 | 435 | 2875 | 5669 |
40909, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 154 | 386 | 338 | 183 | 106 | 345 | 343 | 466 | 2794 | 482 | 352 | 399 | 306 | 158 | 338 | 310 | 125 | 435 | 2905 | 5699 |
40909, USGA, Yellow, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 154 | 378 | 317 | 128 | 106 | 321 | 343 | 404 | 2613 | 469 | 354 | 385 | 306 | 148 | 338 | 310 | 118 | 435 | 2863 | 5476 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mackay 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Mackay Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mackay 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mackay 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 Mackay Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mackay Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mackay Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Mackay Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mackay Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5830 yards. The back tees extend to 6216.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mackay Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 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 Mackay Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6216.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mackay 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 Mackay Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6216.0 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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