Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southern Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
29
29 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
143
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
Southern Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southern 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 Southern Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Southern Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@southerngolfclub.com.au
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Facilities
Location
Lower Dandenong Rd, Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia
Course Description
Southern Golf Club is a premier golf club located in Melbourne, Australia, situated in the City’s Sandbelt region. The club offers a range of golfing facilities and experiences including course play, coaching, junior golf programs, corporate and reciprocal memberships, as well as hosting weddings, events, and meetings. It maintains a membership-driven community with a focus on competitive golf, guest services, and a rich club history.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1949
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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 Southern Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 30133, USGA, Red, Women
30133, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 377 | 141 | 563 | 377 | 186 | 542 | 342 | 449 | 3401 | 425 | 519 | 161 | 446 | 449 | 352 | 154 | 545 | 396 | 3447 | 6848 |
30133, USGA, Green, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 344 | 130 | 502 | 341 | 148 | 492 | 272 | 418 | 3010 | 369 | 500 | 120 | 417 | 406 | 319 | 127 | 506 | 288 | 3052 | 6062 |
30133, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 353 | 139 | 523 | 351 | 177 | 509 | 325 | 433 | 3224 | 399 | 504 | 154 | 436 | 441 | 339 | 145 | 533 | 376 | 3327 | 6551 |
30133, USGA, Gold, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 308 | 128 | 442 | 330 | 144 | 486 | 304 | 354 | 2893 | 373 | 462 | 113 | 344 | 405 | 313 | 124 | 482 | 340 | 2956 | 5849 |
30133, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 308 | 130 | 490 | 338 | 154 | 502 | 311 | 361 | 3002 | 388 | 497 | 128 | 353 | 425 | 323 | 135 | 512 | 343 | 3104 | 6106 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southern 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 29 Programs
% match to course practice profilePinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Southern Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southern 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Turn lies into pars, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Southern 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 Southern Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Southern Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Southern Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Southern Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southern Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6348 yards. The back tees extend to 6848.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southern Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Southern Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6848.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Southern Golf Club and how should I play it?
Southern 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 Southern Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6848.0 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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