Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hawkes Bay Golf Course

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Total Programs

15 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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Hawkes Bay Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hawkes Bay, 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 30%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 14%

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.

18.5

Average HCP

9.9

Minimum HCP

31.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hawkes Bay

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting18 min

Three Gates Dispersion [Long]

Hit 30 balls and count how many balls end at which gate (to test for dispersion).

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hawkes Bay.

Contact Information

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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

740 North Buena Vista Boulevard

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Clifton, Ezell & Clifton

Opened

1999

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hawkes Bay

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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Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills

Dispersion40%

Accuracy30%

Scoring8%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control20%

Aim15%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Dial in touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills

Accuracy31%

Scoring28%

Distance Control13%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Hawkes Bay

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hawkes Bay. 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 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Control mid iron rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP7 drills

Distance Control36%

Scoring19%

Dispersion16%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Keep Par Safe

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills

Aim33%

Alignment17%

Dispersion13%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control16%

Precision11%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring28%

Accuracy16%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills

Scoring36%

Alignment15%

Accuracy14%

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Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization24%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Accuracy24%

Aim19%

Distance Control16%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision26%

Aim16%

Trajectory13%

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Precision Mid-Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring31%

Precision23%

Distance Control11%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Hawkes Bay

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 Hawkes Bay

Get answers to common questions about playing Hawkes Bay and what to expect.

How difficult is Hawkes Bay for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Hawkes Bay challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hawkes Bay?

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 Hawkes Bay?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Hawkes Bay and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Hawkes Bay 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 Hawkes Bay 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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