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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 28%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Aim 14%Dispersion 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.

18.9
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard
Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard
Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard
Short Game26 min

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

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

buckleygolf@xtra.co.nz

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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

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

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.5(288 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 Buckley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White M Sept 2018

W

White 9 M Sept 2018 Tee

Gender: MalePar 363038 yards2778 metersCR 33.8Bogey 43.8Slope 108

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 43.8 · Slope 108

Hole123456789Total
Par53444445336
Handicap
Yardage5001983502894073163194851743038

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 profile
58% match
For White M Sept 2018 tees

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
70% match
For White M Sept 2018 tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–123 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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61% match
For White M Sept 2018 tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Yellow W Sept 2018 tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
23% match
For Yellow W Sept 2018 tees

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

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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78% match
For Yellow W Sept 2018 tees

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Yellow W Sept 2018 tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Yellow W Sept 2018 tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
75% match
For Yellow W Sept 2018 tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
44% match
For Yellow W Sept 2018 tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
52% match
For White W August 2021 tees

Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White W August 2021 tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For White W August 2021 tees

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory14%

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77% match
For White W August 2021 tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
75% match
For White 9 M Sept 2018 tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
54% match
For Yellow 9 W Sept 2018 tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
64% match
For Yellow 9 W Sept 2018 tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control14%
Alignment13%

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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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