Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thirlstane Golf Club

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Total Programs

21

21 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

93

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Thirlstane Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thirlstane 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 26%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 19%Precision 14%Dispersion 13%

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.

16
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Thirlstane Golf Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Thirlstane Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

secretary@thirlstanegolfclub.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

291 Squeaking Point Rd, Thirlstane TAS 7307, Australia

Course Description

Thirlstane Golf Club operates a nine-hole golf course on Tasmania's Central North Coast, welcoming visitors while maintaining a membership-based community. Located 18km east of Devonport near Squeaking Point, the club features a picturesque course designed by Peter Toogood in 1980, with flat fairways and a notable par-3 between two lakes. It emphasizes golf etiquette and respect for the course, offering green-fee play to visiting golfers under its policies. The club also hosts events and has facilities and membership options for local and regional players.

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Course Information

Holes

9

Par

36

Type

Parkland

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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 Thirlstane Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for 76448, USGA, Blue, Men

7

76448, USGA, Blue, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 726524 yards5966 metersCR 71.0Bogey 93.2Slope 120

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.4 · Slope 118

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Par435443454364354434543672
Handicap
Yardage385182530375406151370472405327638518252538840615132347241632486524

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thirlstane 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 21 Programs

% match to course practice profile
57% match
For 76448, USGA, Blue, Men tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
51% match
For 76448, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Aim19%

11 Week Flagship Program for Thirlstane Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thirlstane Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 33 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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58% match
For 76448, USGA, White, Men tees

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

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For 76448, USGA, White, Men tees

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For 76448, USGA, White, Men tees

Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy27%
Visualization11%

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71% match
For 76448, USGA, White, Men tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
48% match
For 76448, USGA, Red, Women tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision31%
Aim17%
58% match
For 76448, USGA, Red, Women tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
76% match
For 76448, USGA, Red, Women tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
79% match
For 76448, USGA, Red, Women tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Thirlstane Golf Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Thirlstane Golf Club

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

How difficult is Thirlstane Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Thirlstane Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thirlstane Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6180 yards. The back tees extend to 6524.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Thirlstane Golf Club?

With a course rating of 71.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Thirlstane Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6524.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Thirlstane Golf Club and how should I play it?

Thirlstane 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 Thirlstane Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6524.0 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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