Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palmer Colonial Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
43
43 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Palmer Colonial Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palmer Colonial Golf Course, 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 Palmer Colonial Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Flop | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit flop shot 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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Landing Spot
Land the ball in the landing spot using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palmer Colonial Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@palmergolf.com.au
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Facilities
Location
57 Paradise Springs Ave, Robina QLD 4226, Australia
Course Description
Palmer Golf operates a family of golf courses and related facilities across Australia, including Palmer Colonial, Palmer Gold Coast, and Palmer Sea Reef, with additional tennis offerings at Hope Island. The organization focuses on providing accessible golf experiences, course access, and online bookings for members and visitors. Headquartered in Australia, Palmer Golf promotes multiple seaside venues and seasonal events, delivering a coastal golf experience across its destinations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mitsuaki Kobayashi
Opened
1992
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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 Palmer Colonial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 40711, USGA, Red, Women
40711, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 523 | 407 | 184 | 427 | 381 | 169 | 521 | 452 | 3481 | 403 | 531 | 224 | 398 | 377 | 407 | 188 | 572 | 377 | 3477 | 6958 |
40711, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 495 | 389 | 168 | 409 | 361 | 149 | 506 | 431 | 3313 | 387 | 512 | 208 | 386 | 359 | 388 | 169 | 557 | 365 | 3331 | 6644 |
40711, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 477 | 366 | 157 | 370 | 340 | 135 | 491 | 416 | 3142 | 368 | 494 | 190 | 370 | 335 | 369 | 161 | 529 | 350 | 3166 | 6308 |
40711, USGA, Yellow, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 448 | 345 | 143 | 351 | 323 | 123 | 465 | 398 | 2958 | 361 | 469 | 166 | 351 | 316 | 338 | 138 | 504 | 331 | 2974 | 5932 |
40711, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 477 | 366 | 157 | 370 | 340 | 135 | 491 | 416 | 3142 | 368 | 494 | 190 | 370 | 335 | 369 | 161 | 529 | 350 | 3166 | 6308 |
40711, USGA, Yellow, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 448 | 345 | 143 | 351 | 323 | 123 | 465 | 398 | 2958 | 361 | 469 | 166 | 351 | 316 | 338 | 138 | 504 | 331 | 2974 | 5932 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palmer Colonial Golf Course
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 43 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Palmer Colonial Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palmer Colonial Golf Course. 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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Palmer Colonial Golf Course
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 Palmer Colonial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Palmer Colonial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Palmer Colonial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Palmer Colonial Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palmer Colonial Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6445 yards. The back tees extend to 6958.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palmer Colonial Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 Palmer Colonial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6958.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Palmer Colonial Golf Course 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 Palmer Colonial Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6958.0 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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