Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shelly Beach Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
38
38 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Shelly Beach Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shelly Beach 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
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 Shelly Beach Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shelly Beach Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Shelly Beach Rd, Shelly Beach NSW 2261, Australia
Course Description
Shelly Beach Golf Club is a coastal NSW golf and hospitality venue offering an 18-hole golf course with regular tournaments and social competitions, complemented by a bistro and live entertainment. The club hosts dining experiences and events, and provides golfing facilities, memberships, and programs for both serious players and casual visitors. Located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, it overlooks Shelly Beach and serves members and guests with a focus on golf, dining, and entertainment by the sea.
18-hole golf course • central coast golf • golf tournaments • live entertainment • golf events • golf memberships • course guide • junior development program • learn to play • reciprocal clubs • golf programme • bistro dining • executive club facilities • stay and play
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ross Watson
Opened
1929
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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 Shelly Beach Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 20807, USGA, Red, Women
20807, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 551 | 430 | 416 | 145 | 395 | 364 | 397 | 394 | 175 | 3267 | 131 | 430 | 437 | 164 | 433 | 439 | 344 | 338 | 584 | 3300 | 6567 |
20807, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 544 | 412 | 400 | 144 | 371 | 343 | 393 | 388 | 167 | 3162 | 126 | 425 | 434 | 154 | 419 | 433 | 328 | 327 | 575 | 3221 | 6383 |
20807, USGA, Pink, Men 2016 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.8 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 388 | 362 | 131 | 324 | 309 | 299 | 292 | 456 | 3027 | 106 | 405 | 321 | 142 | 391 | 411 | 349 | 337 | 126 | 2588 | 5615 |
20807, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 524 | 399 | 365 | 129 | 361 | 313 | 387 | 379 | 149 | 3006 | 121 | 410 | 400 | 143 | 405 | 423 | 321 | 308 | 553 | 3084 | 6090 |
20807, USGA, Pink, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 388 | 360 | 131 | 323 | 309 | 349 | 337 | 126 | 2789 | 119 | 405 | 320 | 142 | 390 | 411 | 298 | 292 | 456 | 2833 | 5622 |
20807, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 422 | 364 | 139 | 361 | 329 | 350 | 338 | 153 | 2925 | 126 | 414 | 328 | 159 | 405 | 427 | 322 | 333 | 464 | 2978 | 5903 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shelly Beach 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 38 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Shelly Beach Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shelly Beach Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVisualize perfect pitch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVisualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Shelly Beach 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 Shelly Beach Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Shelly Beach Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Shelly Beach Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Shelly Beach Golf Club challenges consistency. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shelly Beach Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6091 yards. The back tees extend to 6567.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shelly Beach Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Shelly Beach Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6567.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Shelly Beach Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Shelly Beach Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6567.0 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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