Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sawtell Golf Club

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Sawtell, NSW, Australia

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Sawtell Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sawtell 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%Precision 22%Distance Control 19%Aim 15%Trajectory 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.

17.4

Average HCP

11.5

Minimum HCP

31.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sawtell Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(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) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Putting30 min

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.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sawtell Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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manager@sawtellgolf.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

55 Bayldon Rd, Sawtell NSW 2452, Australia

Course Description

Sawtell Golf Club is a regional Australian golf club centered around its golf course and clubhouse, offering membership, competitive golf events, and social dining. Located near the boutique village of Sawtell, New South Wales, the club provides fixtures, golf results, and dining/functions in a picturesque setting. The venue also hosts events and sponsors, serving both members and visitors with a local, community-oriented hospitality experience.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1946

Google Reviews

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⭐4.3(189 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 Sawtell Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

21512, USGA, White, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 716116 yards5592 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.4Slope 133

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.5 · Slope 136

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	3	4	4	4	3	5	4	35	4	3	5	4	4	3	4	5	4	36	71
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	365	300	203	272	358	382	140	541	346	2907	385	144	526	377	341	178	387	469	402	3209	6116

21512, USGA, Red, Women Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725732 yards5241 metersCR 75.2Bogey 106.5Slope 133

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.8 · 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	3	4	4	4	3	5	4	35	4	3	5	4	4	3	4	5	5	37	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	363	297	173	245	347	372	128	492	306	2723	367	126	518	354	327	151	340	443	383	3009	5732

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sawtell 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 13 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

36% match

For 21512, USGA, White, Men tees

Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

58% match

For 21512, USGA, White, Men tees

Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Aim26%

Precision18%

Alignment17%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

47% match

For 21512, USGA, White, Men tees

Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring43%

Accuracy30%

Precision10%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

69% match

For 21512, USGA, White, Men tees

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control25%

Precision17%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Sawtell Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sawtell Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

79% match

For 21512, USGA, White, Men tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring28%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion17%

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Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

52% match

For 21512, USGA, White, Men tees

Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Aim33%

Scoring19%

Alignment16%

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Precision Long Irons

73% match

For 21512, USGA, White, Men tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

65% match

For 21512, USGA, Red, Women tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring31%

Aim21%

Alignment18%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

67% match

For 21512, USGA, Red, Women tees

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring20%

Distance Control17%

Accuracy13%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

78% match

For 21512, USGA, Red, Women tees

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision24%

Distance Control18%

Scoring15%

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Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

36% match

For 21512, USGA, Red, Women tees

Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

56% match

For 21512, USGA, Red, Women tees

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

36% match

For 21512, 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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Prepare for Tournaments at Sawtell 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 Sawtell Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Sawtell Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Sawtell Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Sawtell Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sawtell Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5924 yards. The back tees extend to 6116.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Sawtell Golf Club?

With a course rating of 70.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Sawtell Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6116.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Sawtell Golf Club and how should I play it?

Sawtell 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 Sawtell Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6116.0 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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