Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Shortland Waters Golf Club.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
72
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shortland Waters 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Everything you need to know about Shortland Waters Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
manager@shortlandwatersgolf.com.au
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90 Vale St, Shortland NSW 2307, Australia
Shortland Waters Golf Club operates an 18-hole par-71 golf course in Shortland, near Newcastle, featuring eight newly designed holes with links-style design and world-class greens. The club offers a modern clubhouse with a bistro, bar, and event spaces, plus a pro shop, gifts vouchers, and golf lessons. It serves players of all levels with social golf, competitions, and membership options. The venue also hosts functions and has a member portal for bookings and portal access, highlighting its role as a multi-faceted golfing and hospitality destination in New South Wales, Australia.
golf course • newcastle golf • par 71 • links style golf • golf club • pro shop • golf lessons • gift vouchers • social golf • golf shop • clubhouse dining • bistro • bar • functions and events • membership • reciprocal clubs • dress code etiquette • course holes • golf etiquette
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1921
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Shortland Waters Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21810, USGA, Red, Women
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 526 | 161 | 389 | 436 | 180 | 326 | 491 | 399 | 3272 | 323 | 560 | 407 | 181 | 337 | 227 | 354 | 362 | 424 | 3175 | 6447 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 490 | 144 | 389 | 436 | 180 | 326 | 491 | 399 | 3219 | 323 | 560 | 407 | 181 | 337 | 227 | 354 | 362 | 424 | 3175 | 6394 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 362 | 144 | 322 | 292 | 153 | 322 | 470 | 387 | 2784 | 313 | 512 | 386 | 173 | 308 | 147 | 278 | 323 | 358 | 2798 | 5582 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Shortland Waters Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shortland Waters Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shortland Waters Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shortland Waters Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Shortland Waters Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shortland Waters 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.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
See your mixed shot landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Flop
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Shortland Waters Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Shortland Waters Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6014 yards. The back tees extend to 6447.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.0 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.
Stretching to 6447.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6447.0 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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