67% match
For 30132, USGA, Blue, Men, West tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion21%
Precision20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Melbourne Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
31
31 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
128
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
West Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 26%Precision 25%Distance Control 18%Aim 15%Trajectory 14%
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.
21.8
Average HCP
12.9
Minimum HCP
35
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Three Gates Dispersion [Long]
Hit 30 balls and count how many balls end at which gate (to test for dispersion).
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Medium
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm@royal.melbourne
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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
Cheltenham Road
Course Description
The Royal Melbourne Golf Club is a private Members’ club in Melbourne, Australia, renowned for housing two of the world’s premier golf courses. Founded in 1891, the club has hosted numerous national and international tournaments and maintains a reputation for a welcoming and inclusive experience for members and guests. The courses are maintained under principles associated with Dr Alister MacKenzie, offering generous fairways and fast, firm conditions suitable for a wide range of handicaps. Located at Cheltenham Road, Black Rock, Victoria, the club invites international and interstate visitors to inquire about tee times, subject to reciprocity arrangements with reciprocal clubs.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Russell, Alister MacKenzie, Mick Morcom
Opened
1931
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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 West, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 30132, USGA, Blue, Men, West
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
3
30132, GA, Yellow, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 726020 yards5505 metersCR 69.0Bogey 90.7Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.6 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 447 | 339 | 410 | 156 | 353 | 133 | 335 | 383 | 2967 | 278 | 411 | 454 | 125 | 340 | 447 | 192 | 419 | 387 | 3053 | 6020 |
3
30132, USGA, Blue, Men, West Tee
Gender: MalePar 716595 yards6030 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.4Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 480 | 354 | 470 | 176 | 428 | 148 | 379 | 416 | 3280 | 305 | 455 | 476 | 147 | 364 | 475 | 221 | 439 | 433 | 3315 | 6595 |
3
30132, USGA, White, Men, West Tee
Gender: MalePar 706417 yards5868 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 447 | 339 | 504 | 164 | 409 | 133 | 363 | 402 | 3172 | 307 | 448 | 467 | 135 | 353 | 460 | 217 | 434 | 424 | 3245 | 6417 |
3
30132, USGA, Green, Women, West Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705267 yards4816 metersCR 70.9Bogey 101.2Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 417 | 234 | 366 | 142 | 369 | 126 | 250 | 322 | 2587 | 257 | 306 | 456 | 126 | 312 | 339 | 179 | 317 | 388 | 2680 | 5267 |
3
30132, USGA, Red, Women, West Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735680 yards5194 metersCR 73.2Bogey 105.1Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.2 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 417 | 312 | 404 | 142 | 369 | 126 | 341 | 328 | 2800 | 257 | 406 | 456 | 126 | 312 | 339 | 179 | 417 | 388 | 2880 | 5680 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West
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 31 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For 30132, USGA, Blue, Men, West tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion17%
Alignment16%
40% match
For 30132, USGA, Blue, Men, West tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
66% match
For 30132, USGA, Blue, Men, West tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
12 Week Flagship Program for West
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For 30132, USGA, Blue, Men, West tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization20%
40% match
For 30132, USGA, Blue, Men, West tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For 30132, USGA, Green, Women, West tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started45% match
For 30132, USGA, Green, Women, West tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
76% match
For 30132, USGA, Green, Women, West tees
Land softly, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For 30132, USGA, Green, Women, West tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Dispersion30%
Scoring25%
55% match
For 30132, USGA, Green, Women, West tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory19%
Aim19%
57% match
For 30132, USGA, Green, Women, West tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
63% match
For 30132, USGA, Red, Women, West tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Alignment14%
56% match
For 30132, USGA, Red, Women, West tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion24%
Aim14%
71% match
For 30132, USGA, Red, Women, West tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For 30132, USGA, Red, Women, West tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
55% match
For 30132, USGA, Red, Women, West tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For 30132, USGA, Red, Women, West tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics15%
Aim13%
23% match
For 30132, USGA, White, Men, West tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
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Get Started52% match
For 30132, USGA, White, Men, West tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control12%
60% match
For 30132, USGA, White, Men, West tees
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
64% match
For 30132, USGA, White, Men, West tees
Master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control43%
Aim20%
Precision16%
54% match
For 30132, USGA, White, Men, West tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
65% match
For 30132, USGA, White, Men, West tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
57% match
For 30132, USGA, White, Men, West tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For 30132, GA, Yellow, Men tees
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Precision26%
Scoring16%
52% match
For 30132, GA, Yellow, Men tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Accuracy21%
27% match
For 30132, GA, Yellow, Men tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
51% match
For 30132, GA, Yellow, Men tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For 30132, GA, Yellow, Men tees
Control driver arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
45% match
For 30132, GA, Yellow, Men tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring28%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started2026
Prepare for Tournaments at West
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West
Get answers to common questions about playing West and what to expect.
How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?
West is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5931 yards. The back tees extend to 6595.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 West and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6595.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is West 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 West strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6595.0 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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