Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Marlborough Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

12 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 , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Marlborough Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Marlborough, 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

Aim 23%Scoring 21%Distance Control 21%Precision 18%Alignment 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.

21.5

Average HCP

11.7

Minimum HCP

34.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Marlborough

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

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

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Sand - Long

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Marlborough.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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marlborough@golf.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

74 Paynters Road

Course Description

Marlborough Golf Club is a premier golf facility located in Fairhall, near Blenheim in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The course is set among vineyards, offering scenic views and a challenging layout that complements the region’s reputation for wine and sunshine. The club hosts a variety of tournaments and events, including notable ladies and pro-am tournaments tied to the local wine country, making it a destination for golf enthusiasts and visitors exploring Marlborough. It serves both members and visitors with information on the course, competitions, and hospitality options in the wine country of northern South Island.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Marlborough

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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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Aim17%

Precision17%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills

Aim26%

Alignment23%

Scoring17%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision28%

Aim20%

Trajectory18%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Marlborough

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Marlborough. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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 · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Distance Control21%

Dispersion20%

Aim17%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Fly out and stop close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Aim28%

Distance Control20%

Scoring16%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Distance Control29%

Scoring22%

Alignment19%

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Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring28%

Accuracy18%

Distance Control11%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring30%

Dispersion15%

Precision13%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring22%

Precision20%

Visualization15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Marlborough

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Marlborough

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

How difficult is Marlborough for mid-handicap golfers?

Marlborough 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Marlborough?

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 Marlborough?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Marlborough 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 Marlborough and how should I play it?

Marlborough 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 Marlborough 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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