66% match
For Blue W March 2023 tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kaitake Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
40
40 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Kaitake Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kaitake 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 27%Precision 21%Distance Control 21%Aim 16%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.
18.1
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kaitake Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kaitake Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kaitakegolf@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
Kaitake Golf Club offers welcoming coastal golf in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. Located just south of Ōakura and near New Plymouth, the course is gently undulating with easy walking, while still presenting a challenging layout. Players can enjoy native trees, birdlife, and sea views across the course, making for a scenic golfing experience. The club provides visitor access, green fee options, and a calendar of events and reciprocal rights for members.
coastal golf • golf course near Ōakura • taranaki golf • sea view golf • visitor friendly golf • gentle undulating course • birdlife and trees • walkable golf • coastal golf course • new plymouth area golf • golf club taranaki • calendar of events golf • reciprocal rights golf • beachside golf
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
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 Kaitake Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue W March 2023
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue M March 2023 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685528 yards5055 metersCR 66.9Bogey 86.8Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.2 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 318 | 383 | 119 | 306 | 322 | 162 | 418 | 153 | 2542 | 527 | 221 | 402 | 367 | 331 | 260 | 147 | 339 | 392 | 2986 | 5528 |
P
Purple F9 M March 23 Tee
Gender: MalePar 361599 yards1462 metersCR 28.9Bogey 36.9Slope 86
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 36.9 · Slope 86
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — |
| Yardage | 192 | 191 | 235 | 109 | 197 | 208 | 108 | 250 | 109 | 1599 |
Y
Yellow M March 23 Tee
Gender: MalePar 715351 yards4893 metersCR 66.0Bogey 85.7Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.5 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.2 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 10 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 291 | 362 | 109 | 306 | 304 | 140 | 430 | 153 | 2439 | 514 | 214 | 388 | 351 | 323 | 255 | 138 | 331 | 398 | 2912 | 5351 |
B
Blue W March 2023 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715528 yards5055 metersCR 71.8Bogey 99.5Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.6 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 15 | — | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 318 | 383 | 119 | 306 | 322 | 162 | 418 | 153 | 2542 | 527 | 221 | 402 | 367 | 331 | 260 | 147 | 339 | 392 | 2986 | 5528 |
P
Purple F9 W March 2023 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 361599 yards1462 metersCR 29.2Bogey 39.4Slope 86
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 39.4 · Slope 86
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 15 | — |
| Yardage | 192 | 191 | 235 | 109 | 197 | 208 | 108 | 250 | 109 | 1599 |
Y
Yellow W March 2023 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715351 yards4893 metersCR 70.8Bogey 98.1Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 15 | — | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 291 | 362 | 109 | 306 | 304 | 140 | 430 | 153 | 2439 | 514 | 214 | 388 | 351 | 323 | 255 | 138 | 331 | 398 | 2912 | 5351 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kaitake 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 40 Programs
% match to course practice profile34% match
For Blue W March 2023 tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
28% match
For Blue W March 2023 tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
60% match
For Blue W March 2023 tees
Hit intended line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Kaitake Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kaitake Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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72% match
For Blue W March 2023 tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For Blue W March 2023 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started48% match
For Blue W March 2023 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
49% match
For Yellow W March 2023 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
72% match
For Yellow W March 2023 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow W March 2023 tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Yellow W March 2023 tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Yellow W March 2023 tees
Control woods rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
Trajectory17%
76% match
For Purple F9 W March 2023 tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Precision20%
59% match
For Purple F9 W March 2023 tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy22%
Aim11%
68% match
For Purple F9 W March 2023 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
47% match
For Purple F9 W March 2023 tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
61% match
For Purple F9 W March 2023 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Purple F9 W March 2023 tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started37% match
For Blue M March 2023 tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
66% match
For Blue M March 2023 tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
36% match
For Blue M March 2023 tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
67% match
For Blue M March 2023 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim25%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Blue M March 2023 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
77% match
For Blue M March 2023 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
57% match
For Blue M March 2023 tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Blue M March 2023 tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring27%
Trajectory18%
25% match
For Yellow M March 23 tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
70% match
For Yellow M March 23 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Yellow M March 23 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion23%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Yellow M March 23 tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
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Get Started22% match
For Yellow M March 23 tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
57% match
For Yellow M March 23 tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision22%
Scoring21%
56% match
For Yellow M March 23 tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Purple F9 M March 23 tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
69% match
For Purple F9 M March 23 tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For Purple F9 M March 23 tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For Purple F9 M March 23 tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Purple F9 M March 23 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim18%
Scoring12%
34% match
For Purple F9 M March 23 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory23%
62% match
For Purple F9 M March 23 tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Kaitake 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 Kaitake Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kaitake Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kaitake Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Kaitake Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kaitake Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3564 yards. The back tees extend to 5528.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kaitake Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Kaitake Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5528.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Kaitake Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Kaitake Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5528.0 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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