Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mcleans Island Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Mcleans Island Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mcleans Island 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mcleans Island Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mcleans Island Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mcleansislandgolf@xtra.co.nz
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Facilities
Location
Course Description
McLeans Island Golf Club is a Christchurch-area golf course known for its tranquil setting opposite the Orana Park Wildlife Reserve and near mountain bike and walking tracks. The club offers traditional golf facilities with online and phone tee bookings, and features a cafe/bar and member amenities as part of its course complex. Located in New Zealand near the city yet with a country-like atmosphere, it serves local golfers with a focus on community events, memberships, and competitive play.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
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 Mcleans Island Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow 1/11
Blue Jan 17 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.6 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 170 | 509 | 427 | 394 | 336 | 205 | 549 | 404 | 3361 | 347 | 142 | 536 | 422 | 442 | 411 | 395 | 167 | 505 | 3367 | 6728 |
Purple M Sept 2019 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.3 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 37.7 · Slope 90
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 184 | 90 | 300 | 217 | 206 | 232 | 86 | 331 | 203 | 1849 | 200 | 106 | 291 | 221 | 210 | 201 | 199 | 104 | 286 | 1818 | 3667 |
Red M Aug 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 39.9 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 39.8 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 228 | 106 | 345 | 270 | 256 | 230 | 104 | 380 | 235 | 2154 | 235 | 98 | 372 | 260 | 266 | 254 | 243 | 93 | 373 | 2194 | 4348 |
Yellow M August 2019 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.8 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 142 | 468 | 365 | 329 | 330 | 165 | 458 | 340 | 2928 | 329 | 138 | 434 | 358 | 369 | 336 | 326 | 143 | 447 | 2880 | 5808 |
Purple W Sept 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 42.0 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 41.1 · Slope 93
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 62 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 184 | 90 | 300 | 217 | 206 | 232 | 86 | 331 | 203 | 1849 | 200 | 106 | 291 | 221 | 210 | 201 | 199 | 104 | 286 | 1818 | 3667 |
Red W Aug 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 44.8 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 44.9 · Slope 106
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 228 | 106 | 345 | 270 | 256 | 230 | 104 | 380 | 235 | 2154 | 235 | 98 | 372 | 260 | 266 | 254 | 243 | 93 | 373 | 2194 | 4348 |
Yellow 1/11 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 142 | 468 | 365 | 329 | 330 | 165 | 458 | 340 | 2928 | 329 | 138 | 434 | 358 | 369 | 336 | 326 | 143 | 447 | 2880 | 5808 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mcleans Island 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Mcleans Island Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mcleans Island Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mcleans Island 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 Mcleans Island Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mcleans Island Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mcleans Island Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mcleans Island Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mcleans Island Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5198 yards. The back tees extend to 6728.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mcleans Island Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Mcleans Island Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6728.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Mcleans Island 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 Mcleans Island Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6728.0 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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