Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Awhitu Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
7
7 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
49
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
4
3 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
Awhitu Men Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Awhitu Men, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Awhitu Men
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Awhitu Men.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
awhitugolf@xtra.co.nz
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Facilities
Location
Course Description
Awhitu Golf Club operates a 9-hole golf course on the Awhitu Peninsula, offering scenic views of the Manukau Harbour. The club features a spacious clubhouse that hosts meals, social events, weddings, and group gatherings, serving as a community hub for locals and visitors. Regular club days on Sundays and Wednesdays, Twilight Golf, and sponsored Open Days create a welcoming, social golfing environment with competitive prizes. Located on the northern stretch of the Waiuku region in New Zealand, it combines leisure play with community amenities and events.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
70
Type
Parkland
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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 Awhitu Men, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 3/09
White 3/09 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.6 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 132 | 312 | 170 | 280 | 534 | 356 | 327 | 288 | 312 | 2711 | 126 | 312 | 158 | 278 | 534 | 356 | 327 | 276 | 312 | 2679 | 5390 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Awhitu Men
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 7 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSet a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Awhitu Men
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Awhitu Men. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Short Game · Sand
Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Awhitu Men
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Awhitu Men
Get answers to common questions about playing Awhitu Men and what to expect.
How difficult is Awhitu Men for mid-handicap golfers?
Awhitu Men is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 113.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Awhitu Men?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5390 yards. The back tees extend to 5390.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Awhitu Men?
With a course rating of 66.4 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 Awhitu Men and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5390.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Awhitu Men 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 Awhitu Men strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5390.0 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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