Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buckley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
32
32 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
146
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
Buckley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buckley 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
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 Buckley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
DIY Course Hard
Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
DIY Course Hard
Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
DIY Course Hard
Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buckley Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
buckleygolf@xtra.co.nz
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Facilities
Location
Course Description
Buckley Golf Club is a country golf club located near Shannon in the Horowhenua region. The club operates a scenic 18-hole course and offers a welcoming community atmosphere with affordable memberships, tournament play, and venue facilities. Members enjoy opportunities to compete at regional and national levels, with clubrooms available for hire for groups and events. The club emphasizes heritage and local involvement, hosting events and providing venue information for school trips, corporate groups, and other gatherings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1936
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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 Buckley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White M Sept 2018
White 9 M Sept 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 43.8 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 198 | 350 | 289 | 407 | 316 | 319 | 485 | 174 | 3038 |
White M Sept 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 42.7 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 450 | 185 | 174 | 289 | 132 | 520 | 327 | 306 | 2883 | 407 | 316 | 319 | 485 | 155 | 125 | 500 | 198 | 350 | 2855 | 5738 |
White W August 2021 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 449 | 185 | 174 | 289 | 132 | 519 | 327 | 306 | 2881 | 407 | 316 | 319 | 484 | 155 | 125 | 500 | 198 | 350 | 2854 | 5735 |
Yellow 9 W Sept 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 149 | 318 | 289 | 407 | 307 | 319 | 428 | 144 | 2807 |
Yellow W Sept 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 107
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 318 | 170 | 144 | 289 | 132 | 423 | 296 | 269 | 2487 | 407 | 307 | 319 | 428 | 155 | 125 | 446 | 149 | 318 | 2654 | 5141 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buckley 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 profileChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Buckley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buckley 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Buckley Golf Club
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 Buckley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Buckley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Buckley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Buckley Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 106.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buckley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4272 yards. The back tees extend to 5738.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buckley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 66.2 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 Buckley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5738.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Buckley Golf Club and how should I play it?
Buckley Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Buckley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 106.0 and yardage reaching 5738.0 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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