58% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Women tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Penola Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
24
24 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
138
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Penola Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Penola 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 25%Precision 21%Aim 13%Dispersion 12%
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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Penola Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Penola Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
penolagolfclub@gmail.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
51 Krongart Rd, Nangwarry SA 5277, Australia
Course Description
Penola Golf Club is a premier golfing destination in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, located about 10 kilometers south of the town of Penola. The club offers an 18-hole course set amid tree-lined fairways, with wildlife and natural scenery enhancing the golfing experience. It emphasizes a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for visitors and locals alike, hosting events and programs such as weekly events and tournaments. The club serves the local community by providing golf facilities, events, and membership opportunities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1940
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(16 reviews)
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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 Penola Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 51011, USGA, Orange, Women
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
5
51011, USGA, Orange, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 613724 yards3405 metersCR 59.0Bogey 74.4Slope 83
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 37.7 · Slope 83
Back Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 36.7 · Slope 83
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 61 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 229 | 219 | 306 | 205 | 213 | 197 | 112 | 306 | 87 | 1874 | 208 | 208 | 164 | 122 | 328 | 219 | 98 | 317 | 186 | 1850 | 3724 |
5
51011, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 726438 yards5887 metersCR 70.2Bogey 91.0Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 403 | 500 | 382 | 344 | 389 | 175 | 508 | 153 | 3251 | 380 | 351 | 311 | 155 | 501 | 415 | 216 | 475 | 383 | 3187 | 6438 |
5
51011, USGA, Orange, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 663724 yards3405 metersCR 60.7Bogey 80.9Slope 86
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 40.9 · Slope 89
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 40.0 · Slope 82
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 229 | 219 | 306 | 205 | 213 | 197 | 112 | 306 | 87 | 1874 | 208 | 208 | 164 | 122 | 328 | 219 | 98 | 317 | 186 | 1850 | 3724 |
5
51011, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725726 yards5236 metersCR 72.5Bogey 100.1Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.8 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 348 | 306 | 368 | 328 | 385 | 169 | 438 | 150 | 2866 | 316 | 331 | 283 | 130 | 442 | 411 | 189 | 451 | 307 | 2860 | 5726 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Penola 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 24 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Women tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
47% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Women tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Women tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
15 Week Flagship Program for Penola Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Penola Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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42% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Women tees
Open up and fly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Women tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
55% match
For 51011, USGA, Red, Women tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
74% match
For 51011, USGA, Red, Women tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For 51011, USGA, Red, Women tees
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
Precision11%
53% match
For 51011, USGA, Red, Women tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
70% match
For 51011, USGA, Red, Women tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For 51011, USGA, White, Men tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For 51011, USGA, White, Men tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
64% match
For 51011, USGA, White, Men tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
56% match
For 51011, USGA, White, Men tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
55% match
For 51011, USGA, White, Men tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Scoring17%
Mechanics17%
70% match
For 51011, USGA, White, Men tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
40% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Men tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Men tees
See landing and roll, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Visualization21%
59% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Men tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started63% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Men tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Trajectory14%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Men tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Men tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
77% match
For 51011, USGA, Orange, Men tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Penola 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 Penola Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Penola Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Penola Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Penola Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 112.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Penola Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5081 yards. The back tees extend to 6438.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Penola Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Penola Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6438.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Penola 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 Penola Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 6438.0 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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