Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Yarra Yarra Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

200

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

Yarra Yarra Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yarra Yarra 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 29%Distance Control 22%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.

16.9
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Yarra Yarra Golf Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit 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.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

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

Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Yarra Yarra Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

567 Warrigal Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

Course Description

NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED SANDBELT COURSEAlex Russell was the original course architect for the renowned Sandbelt golf course situated in Bentleigh East, Victoria. The Yarra Yarra Golf Club is one of the eight famous Sandbelt Golf Courses and is currently ranked number 17 in Australia.The course has undergone a major restoration over the past three years to bring it back to the original Alex Russell design. Fairways were opened to create a greater visual aspect and the first six holes were re-routed.This is a course that has stood the test of time and pays tribute to its original layout and design.This is truly a magnificent Sandbelt course that is on the bucket list of every golfer.The Yarra Yarra Golf Club accepts Interstate and International golf bookings.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Alister

Opened

1928

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4.5(207 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 Yarra Yarra Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for 2017 Womens Australia Amateur

2

2017 Mens Australian Amateur Tee

Gender: MalePar 726620 yards6053 metersCR 72.5Bogey 96.9Slope 132

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.1 · Slope 137

Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 126

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Par344344455364344435453672
Handicap
Yardage217392317125434358402546521331239018040445537515447739747633086620

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yarra Yarra 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 44 Programs

% match to course practice profile
70% match
For 2017 Womens Australia Amateur tees

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
63% match
For 2017 Womens Australia Amateur tees

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For 2017 Womens Australia Amateur tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%

11 Week Flagship Program for Yarra Yarra Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yarra Yarra 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 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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77% match
For 2017 Womens Australia Amateur tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
79% match
For 2017 Womens Australia Amateur tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
27% match
For 30142, USGA, Yellow, Women tees

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%

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70% match
For 30142, USGA, Yellow, Women tees

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Aim15%
27% match
For 30142, USGA, Red, Women tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For 30142, USGA, Red, Women tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
49% match
For 30142, USGA, Red, Women tees

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment27%
Distance Control21%

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27% match
For 30142, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For 30142, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy22%
Green Reading13%
74% match
For 30142, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
53% match
For 30142, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
52% match
For 30142, USGA, Blue, Men tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For 30142, USGA, Blue, Men tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For 2017 Mens Australian Amateur tees

Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
63% match
For 2017 Mens Australian Amateur tees

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For 2017 Mens Australian Amateur tees

Thread the needle, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%

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76% match
For 30142, USGA, White, Men tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
61% match
For 30142, USGA, White, Men tees

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For 30142, USGA, White, Men tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
58% match
For 30142, USGA, White, Men tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring23%
Dispersion19%
27% match
For 30142, USGA, Yellow, Men tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For 30142, USGA, Yellow, Men tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%

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59% match
For 30142, USGA, Yellow, Men tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading9%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Yarra Yarra Golf Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Yarra Yarra Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Yarra Yarra Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Yarra Yarra Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Yarra Yarra Golf Club technically exacting. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Yarra Yarra Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6221 yards. The back tees extend to 6640.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Yarra Yarra Golf Club?

With a course rating of 72.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Yarra Yarra Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6640.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Yarra Yarra 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 Yarra Yarra Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6640.0 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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