Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Midlands Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
27
27 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
133
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
Midlands Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Midlands Gc, 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 Midlands Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Midlands Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
generalmanagermgc@ncable.net.au
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Facilities
Location
Heinz Ln, Invermay Park VIC 3350, Australia
Course Description
Midlands Golf Club is a Ballarat-area sports and entertainment venue featuring an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Peter Thompson, plus bowls greens, dining, and entertainment options. The site markets its clubhouse as a family-friendly destination offering Chinese/Australian cuisine, event spaces, and corporate golf and bowls days. It operates under the Midlands Ballarat RSL umbrella, with additional facilities including a sport’s lounge, function spaces, and online bookings for golf and dining, serving visitors from Invermay Park, VIC and surrounding regions.
golf course • golf club ballarat • 18 hole championship golf • bowls club • corporate golf days • bingo center • ballarat entertainment venue • family friendly dining • don's kitchen • golf lessons clinics • sport's lounge • public golf booking • clubhouse dining • events and functions • golf club • sports • leisure • entertainment • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Midlands Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 30415, USGA, Red, Women
30415, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 330 | 159 | 357 | 339 | 463 | 398 | 393 | 343 | 3167 | 392 | 147 | 412 | 398 | 351 | 523 | 162 | 534 | 394 | 3313 | 6480 |
30415, USGA, Gold, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 325 | 119 | 327 | 276 | 463 | 394 | 339 | 285 | 2907 | 377 | 136 | 398 | 366 | 314 | 496 | 156 | 518 | 344 | 3105 | 6012 |
30415, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 336 | 176 | 372 | 348 | 486 | 408 | 404 | 353 | 3278 | 414 | 168 | 419 | 406 | 361 | 539 | 170 | 540 | 400 | 3417 | 6695 |
30415, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 324 | 117 | 326 | 274 | 419 | 392 | 338 | 284 | 2852 | 296 | 128 | 357 | 365 | 313 | 495 | 132 | 517 | 345 | 2948 | 5800 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Midlands Gc
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 27 Programs
% match to course practice profileKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Midlands Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Midlands Gc. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft 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 · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Midlands Gc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Woodlands Open
10/11/2026
Woodlands Open
10/11/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Midlands Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Midlands Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Midlands Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Midlands Gc technically exacting. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Midlands Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6248 yards. The back tees extend to 6695.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Midlands Gc?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Midlands Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6695.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Midlands Gc and how should I play it?
Midlands Gc is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Midlands Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6695.0 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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