Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Matarua Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

11 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+4 more

Matarua Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Matarua 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 32%Distance Control 26%Accuracy 14%Precision 13%Aim 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.

18.7

Average HCP

12.8

Minimum HCP

31.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Matarua Golf Club

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop bump-n-run 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

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Matarua Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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matarua@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

Course Information

Holes

Par

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 Matarua Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

Red Tee

Gender: MalePar 715790 yards5294 metersCR 68.1Bogey 90.3Slope 120

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.9 · Slope 118

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	4	3	4	5	4	4	3	4	4	35	4	3	4	5	5	4	3	4	4	36	71
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	299	212	300	509	370	325	122	407	358	2902	300	190	300	509	494	280	122	346	347	2888	5790

Blue Tee

Gender: FemalePar 704835 yards4421 metersCR 67.8Bogey 93.7Slope 110

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 112

Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 108

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	4	3	4	5	4	4	3	4	4	35	3	4	4	4	5	4	3	4	4	35	70
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	299	171	227	443	317	252	122	363	307	2501	149	221	227	304	453	240	122	260	358	2334	4835

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Matarua 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 11 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Make Par Around the Green

70% match

For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring21%

Aim13%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

60% match

For Blue tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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Vary your targets and hit within 2-4 yards

72% match

For Blue tees

Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

73% match

For Blue tees

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Aim16%

Scoring15%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Matarua Golf Club

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

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Stick Every High Flop To Green

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

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Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

33% match

For Red tees

Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

65% match

For Red tees

Save with mid irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP5 drills

Precision30%

Scoring28%

Dispersion13%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

59% match

For Red tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Accuracy37%

Scoring22%

Alignment21%

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Save Par On Every Approach

75% match

For Red tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision20%

Accuracy15%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

78% match

For Red tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring40%

Distance Control19%

Precision11%

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Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

70% match

For Red tees

Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min12 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control23%

Scoring21%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

64% match

For Red tees

Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Matarua Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Matarua Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Matarua Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Matarua Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Matarua Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5312 yards. The back tees extend to 5790.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Matarua Golf Club?

With a course rating of 68.1 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Matarua Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 5790.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Matarua 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 Matarua Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 5790.0 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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