Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northern Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
35
35 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
152
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 , 7 days , 9 days
Northern Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northern 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 Northern Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Northern Gc.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
97 Glenroy Rd, Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia
Course Description
Northern Golf Club is a premier golf destination located in Glenroy, just 12 kilometers from Melbourne's CBD. It features an 18-hole championship golf course set over 55 hectares, a full open driving range, and extensive facilities including a bar and bistro, events and conference spaces, and a Golf Teaching Centre with club fitting, golf tuition, and ball-tracking technology supported by PGA teaching staff. The club supports elite players and hosts major PGA and Golf Australia events, with a strong focus on member guest experiences and junior programs. The historic club, established in 1896 and relocated to Glenroy over a century ago, remains a respected hub for golf, training, and social gatherings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1912
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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 Northern Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 30126, GA, Yellow, Women
30126, GA, Yellow, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 40.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.4 · Slope 100
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 194 | 347 | 143 | 256 | 102 | 180 | 326 | 317 | 2155 | 332 | 436 | 312 | 416 | 135 | 202 | 91 | 329 | 328 | 2581 | 4736 |
30126, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 317 | 512 | 189 | 390 | 159 | 343 | 409 | 421 | 3112 | 449 | 495 | 407 | 512 | 150 | 340 | 182 | 382 | 423 | 3340 | 6452 |
30126, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 306 | 499 | 172 | 377 | 143 | 330 | 482 | 390 | 3060 | 428 | 475 | 400 | 499 | 139 | 329 | 165 | 370 | 390 | 3195 | 6255 |
30126, GA, Yellow, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 44.6 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 194 | 347 | 143 | 256 | 102 | 180 | 326 | 317 | 2155 | 332 | 436 | 312 | 416 | 135 | 202 | 91 | 329 | 328 | 2581 | 4736 |
30126, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 238 | 433 | 143 | 364 | 102 | 292 | 427 | 353 | 2698 | 393 | 436 | 369 | 452 | 135 | 314 | 138 | 326 | 366 | 2929 | 5627 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Northern 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 35 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint sand shots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Northern Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northern Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRepeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedDraw or fade long irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Northern Gc
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 Northern Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Northern Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Northern Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Northern Gc presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Northern Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5594 yards. The back tees extend to 6452.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Northern Gc?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Northern Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6452.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Northern Gc 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 Northern Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6452.0 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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