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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 25%Precision 22%Distance Control 20%Aim 19%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.

16.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

mcleansislandgolf@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

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

B

Blue Jan 17 Tee

Gender: MalePar 726728 yards6152 metersCR 71.7Bogey 93.8Slope 119

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 122

Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.6 · Slope 116

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Par435444354364354444353672
Handicap
Yardage367170509427394336205549404336134714253642244241139516750533676728

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 profile
64% match
For Yellow 1/11 tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim18%
Accuracy18%
56% match
For Yellow 1/11 tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy18%
Precision12%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–97 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–116 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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67% match
For Purple W Sept 2019 tees

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
46% match
For Purple W Sept 2019 tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%

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55% match
For Purple W Sept 2019 tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
Aim13%
68% match
For Purple W Sept 2019 tees

Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Red W Aug 2018 tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red W Aug 2018 tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red W Aug 2018 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Trajectory28%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For Purple M Sept 2019 tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

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33% match
For Purple M Sept 2019 tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control35%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For Purple M Sept 2019 tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For Purple M Sept 2019 tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
45% match
For Purple M Sept 2019 tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Yellow M August 2019 tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
40% match
For Yellow M August 2019 tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
28% match
For Yellow M August 2019 tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Yellow M August 2019 tees

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

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim27%
Alignment16%
79% match
For Yellow M August 2019 tees

Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%

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57% match
For Yellow M August 2019 tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
73% match
For Yellow M August 2019 tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
50% match
For Yellow M August 2019 tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Red M Aug 2018 tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For Red M Aug 2018 tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%

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28% match
For Blue Jan 17 tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
76% match
For Blue Jan 17 tees

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
62% match
For Blue Jan 17 tees

Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Accuracy14%
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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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