Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Waratah Golf Club.
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
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.
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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 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Make 50 putts in a row.
Everything you need to know about Waratah Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
coursemanager@waratahgolfclub.com.au
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Waratah Golf Club, Lake Rd, Argenton NSW 2284, Australia
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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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1901
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Waratah Golf Club 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 Waratah Golf Club 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 Waratah Golf Club 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 Waratah Golf Club 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 Waratah Golf Club 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 18 Programs
% match to course practice profileCapitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Waratah Golf Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6458.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
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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