Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thirlstane Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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 Thirlstane Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
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.
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
secretary@thirlstanegolfclub.com.au
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Facilities
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
76448, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 182 | 530 | 375 | 406 | 151 | 370 | 472 | 405 | 3276 | 385 | 182 | 525 | 388 | 406 | 151 | 323 | 472 | 416 | 3248 | 6524 |
76448, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 45.8 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 178 | 514 | 360 | 395 | 141 | 355 | 451 | 381 | 3150 | 375 | 178 | 515 | 367 | 395 | 141 | 318 | 451 | 412 | 3152 | 6302 |
76448, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 181 | 468 | 332 | 377 | 109 | 350 | 422 | 319 | 2913 | 355 | 181 | 475 | 328 | 377 | 109 | 313 | 422 | 362 | 2922 | 5835 |
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 profileAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Thirlstane 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 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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