Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Manly Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Manly Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Manly 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 Manly Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Manly Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
38 - 40 Balgowlah Rd, Balgowlah NSW 2093, Australia
Course Description
Since 1903 Manly Golf Club is a proud private members Golf Club and Events centre. "Immaculate Manly" as it is colloquially known boasts a Peter Thomson designed Top 100 golf course with pristine playing surfaces that simply leaves golfers wanting for more.Without resting simply on its golfing pedigree, the Club through its heritage listed Clubhouse and world class catering team justifiably holds a place in the Australian Bridal Industry Hall of Fame.The Club operates to provide our members and guest with a high-quality experience built on superior playing surfaces, first class amenities and attentive service.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ross Perrett/R- Peter Thompson
Opened
1903
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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 Manly Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 20111, USGA, Red, Women
20111, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 552 | 504 | 172 | 411 | 424 | 156 | 384 | 293 | 3256 | 347 | 186 | 415 | 360 | 413 | 138 | 402 | 557 | 359 | 3177 | 6433 |
20111, USGA, Gold, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 451 | 381 | 129 | 313 | 316 | 115 | 247 | 240 | 2514 | 299 | 142 | 284 | 258 | 344 | 98 | 359 | 421 | 309 | 2514 | 5028 |
20111, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 536 | 487 | 154 | 390 | 405 | 142 | 363 | 271 | 3089 | 325 | 164 | 395 | 339 | 388 | 118 | 378 | 534 | 339 | 2980 | 6069 |
20111, USGA, Gold, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 451 | 381 | 129 | 313 | 316 | 115 | 247 | 240 | 2514 | 299 | 142 | 284 | 258 | 344 | 98 | 359 | 421 | 309 | 2514 | 5028 |
20111, USGA, Gold, Women, Composite 9 hole Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 284 | 258 | 255 | 109 | 98 | 359 | 421 | 309 | 2235 | 142 | 284 | 258 | 255 | 109 | 98 | 359 | 421 | 309 | 2235 | 4470 |
20111, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 523 | 451 | 135 | 371 | 370 | 124 | 337 | 258 | 2903 | 313 | 142 | 396 | 321 | 388 | 114 | 361 | 503 | 317 | 2855 | 5758 |
20111, USGA, Red, Women, Composite 9 hole Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 366 | 321 | 281 | 109 | 114 | 361 | 503 | 317 | 2514 | 142 | 366 | 321 | 281 | 109 | 114 | 361 | 503 | 317 | 2514 | 5028 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Manly 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileTest your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Manly Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Manly 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMaintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Manly 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 Manly Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Manly Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Manly Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Manly Golf Club challenges consistency. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Manly Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5452 yards. The back tees extend to 6433.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Manly Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Manly Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6433.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Manly 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 Manly Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6433.0 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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