Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Torquay.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
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.
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.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Torquay.
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1 Great Ocean Road
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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Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Parkland
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Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Torquay hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Torquay hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Torquay hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Torquay hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 14 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 67 days 90 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it near: consistent length on approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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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Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Torquay and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
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.
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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