Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fitzroy Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Fitzroy Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fitzroy, 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 27%Distance Control 22%Precision 22%Aim 15%Dispersion 12%

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.

12.7

Average HCP

5.2

Minimum HCP

25.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Fitzroy

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Fitzroy.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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fitzroygolfclub@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

Record Street

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fitzroy

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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% match to course practice profile

Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts

Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision45%

Scoring33%

Aim13%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Fitzroy

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fitzroy. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Mixed

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills

Precision33%

Aim17%

Trajectory14%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Turn into par saves, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills

Scoring34%

Aim16%

Distance Control15%

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Save Par On Every Approach

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control23%

Scoring21%

Accuracy17%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Distance Control21%

Aim18%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control34%

Visualization21%

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Green hunter: hit every long iron to the putting surface

Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Trajectory13%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Fitzroy

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 Fitzroy

Get answers to common questions about playing Fitzroy and what to expect.

How difficult is Fitzroy for mid-handicap golfers?

Fitzroy presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fitzroy?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Fitzroy?

With a course rating of 70 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Fitzroy and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Fitzroy and how should I play it?

Fitzroy is designed as a Links 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 Fitzroy strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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