Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Surfers Paradise Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Clear Island Waters, QLD, Australia
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

43

43 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

180

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Surfers Paradise Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Surfers Paradise 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 32%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 14%Trajectory 10%

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
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
28.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Surfers Paradise Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Single Tee, 15/25
Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Surfers Paradise Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

1 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226, Australia

Course Description

Surfers Paradise Golf Club is a public golf club on the Gold Coast offering an 18-hole championship course open seven days, with dining, entertainment, and a range of events. Located at 1 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, Gold Coast, Queensland, the club features a renovated clubhouse, bistro dining, and facilities for weddings and corporate functions. Visitors and locals are welcome to enjoy golf, dining, and social activities, with membership options and golf bookings available. The venue combines sport with dining and entertainment in a coastal Australian setting.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Opened

1967

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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 Surfers Paradise Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for 40718, USGA, Blue, Women

4

40718, USGA, Blue, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 696390 yards5843 metersCR 70.8Bogey 92.9Slope 119

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 118

Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.0 · Slope 119

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434434344334444443453669
Handicap
Yardage382161579412162277166445469305340540539034938440415133951033376390

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Surfers Paradise 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 43 Programs

% match to course practice profile
66% match
For 40718, USGA, Blue, Women tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
22% match
For 40718, USGA, Blue, Women tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For 40718, USGA, Blue, Women tees

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
62% match
For 40718, USGA, Blue, Women tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%

13 Week Flagship Program for Surfers Paradise Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Surfers Paradise 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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–134 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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67% match
For 40718, USGA, Red, Women tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
22% match
For 40718, USGA, Red, Women tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
55% match
For 40718, USGA, Red, Women tees

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
53% match
For 40718, USGA, Red, Women tees

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
55% match
For 40718, USGA, Red, Women tees

Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring20%
Precision13%
51% match
For 40718, USGA, Red, Women tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%

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77% match
For 40718, USGA, Red, Women tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For 40718, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment18%
64% match
For 40718, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy14%
Aim13%
67% match
For 40718, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For 40718, USGA, Pink, Women tees

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For 40718, USGA, Pink, Women tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Aim18%
55% match
For 40718, USGA, Pink, Women tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%

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79% match
For 40718, USGA,Red, Men 2015 tees

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
61% match
For 40718, USGA,Red, Men 2015 tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
74% match
For 40718, USGA,Red, Men 2015 tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For 40718, USGA, White, Men tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
63% match
For 40718, USGA, White, Men tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision27%
Scoring22%

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66% match
For 40718, USGA, White, Men tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Surfers Paradise Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Surfers Paradise Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Surfers Paradise Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Surfers Paradise Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Surfers Paradise Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5988 yards. The back tees extend to 6390.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Surfers Paradise Golf Club?

With a course rating of 70.8 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 Surfers Paradise Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6390.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6390.0 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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