53% match
For 21222, USGA, Black, Men tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wollongong Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
32
32 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
142
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Wollongong Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wollongong 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%Precision 20%Distance Control 20%Aim 16%Alignment 11%
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.
20.6
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wollongong Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wollongong Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
reception@wollongonggolfclub.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
151-161 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Course Description
Wollongong Golf Club is a historic coastal golf club in Wollongong, New South Wales, offering an 18‑hole seaside course and a vibrant social and dining scene. The club hosts weddings and intimate celebrations, with multiple on-site venues including The Deck restaurant, Tap Inn Bar & Lounge, and the 1897 Garden Bar, plus family-friendly facilities and accommodation nearby. It emphasizes a full lifestyle experience with memberships, social events, regular dining experiences, and year‑round hospitality in a scenic coastal setting that has hosted major NSW golf championships and junior events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Ross Watson
Opened
1897
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(814 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 Wollongong Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21222, USGA, Black, Men
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
2
21222, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 706274 yards5737 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 382 | 239 | 315 | 177 | 363 | 416 | 184 | 495 | 3087 | 144 | 323 | 190 | 459 | 568 | 375 | 430 | 142 | 556 | 3187 | 6274 |
2
21222, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 706026 yards5510 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 498 | 374 | 222 | 308 | 162 | 352 | 407 | 181 | 495 | 2999 | 140 | 319 | 183 | 398 | 535 | 375 | 398 | 132 | 547 | 3027 | 6026 |
2
21222, USGA, Yellow, Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 705715 yards5226 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.5Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.4 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 366 | 208 | 270 | 143 | 335 | 397 | 159 | 493 | 2847 | 140 | 287 | 184 | 385 | 509 | 370 | 365 | 116 | 512 | 2868 | 5715 |
2
21222, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715599 yards5120 metersCR 73.7Bogey 105.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.5 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 370 | 198 | 269 | 143 | 338 | 338 | 176 | 416 | 2686 | 140 | 313 | 179 | 398 | 510 | 375 | 365 | 116 | 517 | 2913 | 5599 |
2
21222, USGA, White, Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705072 yards4638 metersCR 70.7Bogey 100.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 333 | 195 | 269 | 139 | 302 | 338 | 141 | 416 | 2551 | 140 | 277 | 170 | 302 | 448 | 281 | 341 | 106 | 456 | 2521 | 5072 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wollongong 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 32 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For 21222, USGA, Black, Men tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment19%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For 21222, USGA, Black, Men tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Alignment20%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started20% match
For 21222, USGA, Black, Men tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
12 Week Flagship Program for Wollongong Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wollongong Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For 21222, USGA, Black, Men tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Dispersion16%
32% match
For 21222, USGA, Black, Men tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
58% match
For 21222, USGA, Black, Men tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
49% match
For 21222, USGA, White, Women tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
74% match
For 21222, USGA, White, Women tees
Pick your spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Distance Control12%
32% match
For 21222, USGA, White, Women tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
67% match
For 21222, USGA, White, Women tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment29%
Aim19%
58% match
For 21222, USGA, White, Women tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
54% match
For 21222, USGA, White, Women tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
56% match
For 21222, USGA, White, Women tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
73% match
For 21222, USGA, Red, Women tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started72% match
For 21222, USGA, Red, Women tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
73% match
For 21222, USGA, Red, Women tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For 21222, USGA, Red, Women tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision23%
Aim22%
50% match
For 21222, USGA, Red, Women tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
53% match
For 21222, USGA, Red, Women tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory21%
50% match
For 21222, USGA, Red, Women tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For 21222, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
55% match
For 21222, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision24%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For 21222, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Precision13%
73% match
For 21222, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
56% match
For 21222, USGA, Blue, Men tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For 21222, USGA, Yellow, Men tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started52% match
For 21222, USGA, Yellow, Men tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
70% match
For 21222, USGA, Yellow, Men tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment25%
Aim25%
45% match
For 21222, USGA, Yellow, Men tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
39% match
For 21222, USGA, Yellow, Men tees
Hit every fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
46% match
For 21222, USGA, Yellow, Men tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Wollongong Golf Club
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Australia
NSW Senior Amateur Championship
3/10/2026
Stroke
WAGR
The Links Shell Cove
women
Open for registration
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NSW Senior Amateur Championship
3/10/2026
Stroke
WAGR
The Links Shell Cove
men
Open for registration
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Wollongong Open
5/11/2026
Stroke
WAGR
All Ages
men
Open for registration
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Wollongong Open
5/11/2026
Stroke
WAGR
All Ages
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wollongong Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Wollongong Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Wollongong Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Wollongong Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wollongong Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5673 yards. The back tees extend to 6274.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wollongong Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Wollongong Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6274.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Wollongong Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Wollongong Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6274.0 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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