28% match
For 21216, USGA, Red, Women tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Russell Vale Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
26
26 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
125
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Russell Vale Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Russell Vale 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
Scoring 29%Distance Control 19%Aim 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Russell Vale Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons 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 Russell Vale Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@russellvalegolfclub.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
Hicks St, Russell Vale NSW 2517, Australia
Course Description
Russell Vale Golf Club is a regional golf facility located in the Northern Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. It is described as situated on the escarpment with magnificent ocean views, and is known locally as the friendliest club on the coast. The club offers golf courses and related member and public booking options, serving both residents and visitors in the Illawarra area. It emphasizes a welcoming golfing community and scenic coastal surroundings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
59
Type
Parkland
Architect
CY O'Connor
Opened
1986
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(147 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 Russell Vale Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21216, USGA, Red, Women
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
2
21216, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 593778 yards3455 metersCR 59.7Bogey 76.9Slope 93
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 37.7 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.2 · Slope 94
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 59 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 163 | 264 | 166 | 202 | 179 | 167 | 166 | 223 | 192 | 1722 | 134 | 122 | 126 | 151 | 328 | 162 | 500 | 178 | 355 | 2056 | 3778 |
2
21216, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 593496 yards3197 metersCR 58.7Bogey 75.6Slope 91
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.2 · Slope 89
Back Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 38.4 · Slope 93
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 59 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 153 | 264 | 156 | 192 | 166 | 160 | 152 | 213 | 155 | 1611 | 134 | 110 | 115 | 138 | 306 | 150 | 470 | 140 | 322 | 1885 | 3496 |
2
21216, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603764 yards3442 metersCR 61.5Bogey 83.8Slope 95
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 39.8 · Slope 85
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 60 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 163 | 264 | 166 | 202 | 179 | 167 | 166 | 223 | 178 | 1708 | 134 | 122 | 126 | 151 | 328 | 162 | 500 | 178 | 355 | 2056 | 3764 |
2
21216, USGA, White, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603496 yards3197 metersCR 59.8Bogey 80.8Slope 89
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 39.0 · Slope 83
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 41.8 · Slope 95
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 60 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 153 | 264 | 156 | 192 | 166 | 160 | 152 | 213 | 155 | 1611 | 134 | 110 | 115 | 138 | 306 | 150 | 470 | 140 | 322 | 1885 | 3496 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Russell Vale 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 26 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For 21216, USGA, Red, Women tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
49% match
For 21216, USGA, Red, Women tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
69% match
For 21216, USGA, Red, Women tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Russell Vale Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Russell Vale Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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19% match
For 21216, USGA, Red, Women tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started67% match
For 21216, USGA, Red, Women tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
51% match
For 21216, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Scoring11%
66% match
For 21216, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For 21216, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
79% match
For 21216, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For 21216, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy15%
46% match
For 21216, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
66% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Men tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min7 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Precision27%
56% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Men tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Stroke21%
Scoring18%
64% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Men tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
71% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Men tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Men tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Precision16%
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Get Started53% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Men tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
19% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Men tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
28% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Women tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
32% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Women tees
Get square for strike, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
73% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Women tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Aim14%
80% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Women tees
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
41% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Women tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
47% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Women tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
78% match
For 21216, USGA, White, Women tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Russell Vale 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 Russell Vale Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Russell Vale Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Russell Vale Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Russell Vale Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 93.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 59.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 59.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Russell Vale Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3637 yards. The back tees extend to 3778.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Russell Vale Golf Club?
With a course rating of 59.7 and par 59, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 59 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Russell Vale Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3778.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Russell Vale Golf Club and how should I play it?
Russell Vale Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Russell Vale Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 93.0 and yardage reaching 3778.0 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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