42% match
For 21810, USGA, Red, Women tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shortland Waters Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Shortland Waters Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 30%Distance Control 25%Precision 18%Trajectory 14%Aim 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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
35
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shortland Waters Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Hard
Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shortland Waters Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@shortlandwatersgolf.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
90 Vale St, Shortland NSW 2307, Australia
Course Description
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.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(247 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 Shortland Waters Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21810, USGA, Red, Women
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
2
21810, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 716447 yards5895 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.4Slope 126
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 |
2
21810, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 716394 yards5847 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.0Slope 125
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 |
2
21810, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715582 yards5104 metersCR 72.6Bogey 101.5Slope 123
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shortland Waters 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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For 21810, USGA, Red, Women tees
See landing and roll, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
62% match
For 21810, USGA, Red, Women tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
51% match
For 21810, USGA, Red, Women tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min23 HCP5 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision22%
Scoring21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Shortland Waters Golf Club
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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
See your mixed shot landing and rolling out—then execute
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
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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61% match
For 21810, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For 21810, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
66% match
For 21810, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started58% match
For 21810, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory17%
Mechanics15%
64% match
For 21810, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring31%
Accuracy15%
59% match
For 21810, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Thread the needle, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics18%
Scoring15%
74% match
For 21810, USGA, White, Men tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
60% match
For 21810, USGA, White, Men tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
69% match
For 21810, USGA, White, Men tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Precision17%
69% match
For 21810, USGA, White, Men tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
63% match
For 21810, USGA, White, Men tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
67% match
For 21810, USGA, White, Men tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Shortland Waters 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 Shortland Waters Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Shortland Waters Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Shortland Waters Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shortland Waters Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Shortland Waters Golf Club?
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.
How long is Shortland Waters Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6447.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Shortland Waters Golf Club 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 Shortland Waters Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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