Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Port Macquarie
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
158
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
Port Macquarie Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Port Macquarie, 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 Port Macquarie
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit 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.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Port Macquarie.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
Course Description
Port Macquarie Golf Club operates an 18-hole golf course on the NSW Mid North Coast, offering challenging play amid scenic coastal surroundings. Beyond golf, the club provides dining experiences in its restaurant, hosts social events and functions, and serves as a community hub for members and visitors. The venue supports memberships, tournaments, and visitor access, with a focus on a lifestyle that blends sport, dining, and events in Port Macquarie, New South Wales.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1953
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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 Port Macquarie, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21407, USGA, Red, Women
21407, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 399 | 369 | 410 | 147 | 340 | 181 | 369 | 551 | 3283 | 359 | 362 | 553 | 184 | 400 | 369 | 179 | 343 | 391 | 3140 | 6423 |
21407, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 509 | 390 | 354 | 400 | 137 | 328 | 172 | 360 | 551 | 3201 | 351 | 351 | 538 | 173 | 389 | 359 | 169 | 334 | 384 | 3048 | 6249 |
21407, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 386 | 339 | 394 | 128 | 321 | 172 | 355 | 531 | 3120 | 342 | 351 | 538 | 168 | 379 | 348 | 160 | 330 | 377 | 2993 | 6113 |
21407, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.2 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 364 | 350 | 414 | 122 | 319 | 175 | 365 | 508 | 3090 | 347 | 355 | 464 | 164 | 394 | 341 | 155 | 292 | 294 | 2806 | 5896 |
21407, USGA, Yellow, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.1 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 468 | 357 | 355 | 414 | 119 | 314 | 166 | 352 | 502 | 3047 | 339 | 348 | 457 | 158 | 384 | 334 | 150 | 289 | 380 | 2839 | 5886 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Port Macquarie
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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profileMatch plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Port Macquarie
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Port Macquarie. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVisualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Port Macquarie
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 Port Macquarie
Get answers to common questions about playing Port Macquarie and what to expect.
How difficult is Port Macquarie for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Port Macquarie technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Port Macquarie?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6154 yards. The back tees extend to 6423.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Port Macquarie?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Port Macquarie and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6423.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Port Macquarie and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Port Macquarie strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6423.0 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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