72% match
For 20618, USGA, Purple, Women, Yarralumla tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Canberra Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
25
25 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
111
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Yarralumla Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yarralumla, 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
Scoring 35%Precision 19%Distance Control 16%Aim 13%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Yarralumla
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Short Game26 min
Sand Short
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Yarralumla.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
patrickm@royalcanberra.com.au
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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
Bentham Street
Course Description
Royal Canberra Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Canberra, Australia. The club offers a championship golf course, membership options, corporate golf experiences, and a range of events including weddings, conferences, and functions at its clubhouse. It presents a full club experience with dining, social activities, and reciprocal club connections in the region. Located in the Australian capital, the club serves local and visiting golfers with a focus on heritage and hospitality.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1926
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(46 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 Yarralumla, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 20618, USGA, Purple, Women, Yarralumla
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
2
20618, USGA, Blue, Men, Yarralumla 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726928 yards6335 metersCR 73.6Bogey 97.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.7 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 385 | 392 | 189 | 436 | 491 | 448 | 237 | 549 | 3533 | 416 | 184 | 311 | 396 | 441 | 552 | 393 | 177 | 525 | 3395 | 6928 |
2
20618, USGA, White, Men, Yarra Tee
Gender: MalePar 726569 yards6007 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 373 | 379 | 175 | 429 | 479 | 439 | 190 | 533 | 3387 | 394 | 159 | 299 | 370 | 415 | 521 | 351 | 166 | 507 | 3182 | 6569 |
2
20618, USGA, Purple, Women, Yarralumla Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746079 yards5559 metersCR 75.0Bogey 105.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 52.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 359 | 319 | 163 | 363 | 466 | 396 | 237 | 466 | 3147 | 375 | 150 | 277 | 352 | 343 | 503 | 325 | 152 | 455 | 2932 | 6079 |
2
20618, USGA, Red, Women, Yarra Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736020 yards5505 metersCR 74.6Bogey 104.5Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 359 | 319 | 163 | 363 | 466 | 396 | 178 | 466 | 3088 | 375 | 150 | 277 | 352 | 343 | 503 | 325 | 152 | 455 | 2932 | 6020 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yarralumla
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 25 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For 20618, USGA, Purple, Women, Yarralumla tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
74% match
For 20618, USGA, Purple, Women, Yarralumla tees
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision21%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For 20618, USGA, Purple, Women, Yarralumla tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Accuracy17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Yarralumla
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yarralumla. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started65% match
For 20618, USGA, White, Men, Yarra tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
50% match
For 20618, USGA, White, Men, Yarra tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory12%
64% match
For 20618, USGA, White, Men, Yarra tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy31%
Aim19%
58% match
For 20618, USGA, White, Men, Yarra tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
53% match
For 20618, USGA, White, Men, Yarra tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
68% match
For 20618, USGA, White, Men, Yarra tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For 20618, USGA, White, Men, Yarra tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For 20618, USGA, Blue, Men, Yarralumla 2016 tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
45% match
For 20618, USGA, Blue, Men, Yarralumla 2016 tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
60% match
For 20618, USGA, Blue, Men, Yarralumla 2016 tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For 20618, USGA, Blue, Men, Yarralumla 2016 tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Aim13%
33% match
For 20618, USGA, Blue, Men, Yarralumla 2016 tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get Started53% match
For 20618, USGA, Blue, Men, Yarralumla 2016 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
73% match
For 20618, USGA, Blue, Men, Yarralumla 2016 tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For 20618, USGA, Red, Women, Yarra tees
Focus on par saves, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision15%
65% match
For 20618, USGA, Red, Women, Yarra tees
Save par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
59% match
For 20618, USGA, Red, Women, Yarra tees
Set up for high shot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
50% match
For 20618, USGA, Red, Women, Yarra tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
50% match
For 20618, USGA, Red, Women, Yarra tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
53% match
For 20618, USGA, Red, Women, Yarra tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
40% match
For 20618, USGA, Red, Women, Yarra tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Yarralumla
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 Yarralumla
Get answers to common questions about playing Yarralumla and what to expect.
How difficult is Yarralumla for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Yarralumla technically exacting. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Yarralumla?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6474 yards. The back tees extend to 6928.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Yarralumla?
With a course rating of 73.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Yarralumla and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6928.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Yarralumla 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 Yarralumla strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6928.0 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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