67% match
For 21815, USGA, White, Men tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Waratah Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
18
18 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
89
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Waratah Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waratah 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 31%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%Aim 12%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Waratah Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Waratah Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
coursemanager@waratahgolfclub.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
Waratah Golf Club, Lake Rd, Argenton NSW 2284, Australia
Course Description
Waratah Golf Club, established in 1901, is a historic golf club located in Argenton on Lake Macquarie, near Newcastle. The club offers public and members tee bookings, a comprehensive golf program, and a range of facilities including a pro shop and coaching. It serves diverse golfer communities with programs for juniors and women, and hosts regular competitions and social golf within the Newcastle District Golf Association framework.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1901
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(85 reviews)
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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 Waratah Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21815, USGA, White, Men
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
2
21815, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 716458 yards5905 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.3Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.4 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 489 | 157 | 452 | 192 | 404 | 320 | 564 | 175 | 3161 | 588 | 125 | 492 | 398 | 191 | 243 | 505 | 381 | 374 | 3297 | 6458 |
2
21815, USGA, White, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 716262 yards5726 metersCR 70.9Bogey 95.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 481 | 149 | 441 | 184 | 395 | 307 | 549 | 164 | 3070 | 577 | 118 | 481 | 385 | 178 | 226 | 489 | 373 | 365 | 3192 | 6262 |
2
21815, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725680 yards5194 metersCR 73.7Bogey 104.1Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 457 | 142 | 431 | 167 | 377 | 252 | 452 | 120 | 2792 | 471 | 118 | 479 | 375 | 159 | 190 | 458 | 351 | 287 | 2888 | 5680 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Waratah 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 18 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For 21815, USGA, White, Men tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For 21815, USGA, White, Men tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For 21815, USGA, White, Men tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Waratah Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waratah 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For 21815, USGA, White, Men tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
67% match
For 21815, USGA, White, Men tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
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Get Started21% match
For 21815, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For 21815, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For 21815, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For 21815, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
67% match
For 21815, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Dispersion21%
Precision20%
73% match
For 21815, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
57% match
For 21815, USGA, Red, Women tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
61% match
For 21815, USGA, Red, Women tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment15%
61% match
For 21815, USGA, Red, Women tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim22%
75% match
For 21815, USGA, Red, Women tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For 21815, USGA, Red, Women tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For 21815, USGA, Red, Women tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Waratah Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Waratah Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Waratah Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Waratah Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Waratah Golf Club challenges consistency. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Waratah Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6069 yards. The back tees extend to 6458.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Waratah Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Waratah Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6458.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Waratah Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Waratah Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6458.0 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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