Focus on the target line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St Andrews Beach Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
28
28 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
151
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
St Andrews Beach Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St Andrews 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 St Andrews Beach Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St Andrews Beach Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ahayes@standrewsbeachgolf.com.au
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Facilities
Location
209 Sandy Rd, Fingal VIC 3941, Australia
Course Description
St Andrews Beach is a public golf destination on the Mornington Peninsula, offering a premier golf experience designed by renowned architect Tom Doak. The site features a highly regarded, fully public access course with supporting spaces such as The Glasshouse, a golf operations centre and café, and on-site or nearby accommodation options. It emphasizes a pure, course-centric experience for golfers and visitors, with facilities that cater to both tee times and group outings. The region is known for golf tourism and coastal scenery in Victoria, Australia.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Doak
Opened
2006
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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 St Andrews Beach Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 31617, USGA, Red, Women, Championship
31617, USGA, Blue, Men, Gunnamatta Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.6 · Slope 145
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 544 | 305 | 443 | 215 | 423 | 185 | 412 | 363 | 371 | 3261 | 420 | 161 | 425 | 500 | 302 | 395 | 215 | 522 | 442 | 3382 | 6643 |
31617, USGA, White, Men, Gunnamatta Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 287 | 398 | 201 | 392 | 137 | 382 | 363 | 358 | 3012 | 400 | 161 | 378 | 466 | 302 | 359 | 199 | 470 | 408 | 3143 | 6155 |
31617, USGA, Green, Women, Short Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 51.4 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 436 | 259 | 369 | 145 | 342 | 114 | 337 | 307 | 229 | 2538 | 340 | 130 | 326 | 348 | 225 | 264 | 145 | 417 | 358 | 2553 | 5091 |
31617, USGA, Red, Women, Championship Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 436 | 259 | 369 | 145 | 342 | 114 | 337 | 307 | 339 | 2648 | 340 | 149 | 326 | 348 | 280 | 264 | 145 | 417 | 358 | 2627 | 5275 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St Andrews 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 28 Programs
% match to course practice profileUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for St Andrews Beach Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St Andrews Beach Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at St Andrews 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 St Andrews Beach Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing St Andrews Beach Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is St Andrews Beach Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
St Andrews Beach Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St Andrews Beach Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5867 yards. The back tees extend to 6643.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St Andrews Beach Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is St Andrews Beach Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6643.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is St Andrews Beach 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 St Andrews Beach Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6643.0 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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