Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Surfers Paradise Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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 Surfers Paradise Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
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
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
40718, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.0 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 161 | 579 | 412 | 162 | 277 | 166 | 445 | 469 | 3053 | 405 | 405 | 390 | 349 | 384 | 404 | 151 | 339 | 510 | 3337 | 6390 |
40718, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.9 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 149 | 507 | 385 | 146 | 261 | 159 | 429 | 460 | 2869 | 389 | 388 | 372 | 288 | 366 | 387 | 136 | 325 | 490 | 3141 | 6010 |
40718, USGA,Red, Men 2015 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.5 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 149 | 507 | 336 | 130 | 267 | 150 | 441 | 457 | 2782 | 392 | 376 | 364 | 301 | 353 | 369 | 142 | 290 | 468 | 3055 | 5837 |
40718, USGA, Blue, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 161 | 581 | 410 | 162 | 277 | 166 | 445 | 469 | 3053 | 399 | 399 | 390 | 350 | 384 | 396 | 151 | 280 | 510 | 3259 | 6312 |
40718, USGA, Pink, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.0 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 145 | 430 | 339 | 130 | 267 | 150 | 441 | 370 | 2615 | 392 | 376 | 324 | 296 | 355 | 375 | 141 | 280 | 431 | 2970 | 5585 |
40718, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 145 | 507 | 339 | 130 | 267 | 150 | 441 | 457 | 2779 | 392 | 376 | 364 | 296 | 355 | 375 | 141 | 280 | 486 | 3065 | 5844 |
40718, USGA, White, Women, 2015 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 149 | 507 | 385 | 146 | 261 | 159 | 429 | 460 | 2869 | 389 | 388 | 372 | 288 | 366 | 387 | 136 | 325 | 490 | 3141 | 6010 |
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 profileWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set a target, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Surfers Paradise Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
South Pacific Ladies Open Classic
7/13/2026
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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