Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Torquay Golf Club

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Torquay, Victoria, Australia

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Torquay Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Torquay, 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 29%Precision 14%Accuracy 11%Aim 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.

12.4

Average HCP

8.6

Minimum HCP

25.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Torquay

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit 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.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Torquay.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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torquay@racv.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

1 Great Ocean Road

Course Description

Torquay Golf Club is a coastal golf destination in Torquay, Victoria, Australia, featuring an 18-hole Par 71 traditional links-style course overlooking the Torquay and Jan Juc beaches. The course is known for wide-open fairways, undulating greens, fescue roughs and ocean views, and was redeveloped by Ogilvy Clayton led by Geoff Ogilvy and Mike Clayton. Located at 1 Great Ocean Road, it sits at the start of Victoria’s premier tourist drive and is about a 75-minute drive from Melbourne. The club offers golf-related facilities, events, and memberships for local and visiting players.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Torquay

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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Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills

Distance Control19%

Scoring18%

Accuracy16%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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17 Week Flagship Program for Torquay

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Torquay. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 17 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 15–17≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy13%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control41%

Scoring26%

Accuracy11%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills

Aim22%

Dispersion17%

Distance Control16%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring20%

Aim19%

Alignment16%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Precision Wedges

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring27%

Precision18%

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Land it near: consistent length on approaches

Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control37%

Scoring20%

Dispersion12%

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Wedge Distance Control

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring24%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Torquay

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 Torquay

Get answers to common questions about playing Torquay and what to expect.

How difficult is Torquay for mid-handicap golfers?

Torquay is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Torquay?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Torquay?

With a course rating of 70 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Torquay and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Torquay and how should I play it?

Torquay 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 Torquay strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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