Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mototara Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

14 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 , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Motutara Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Motutara, 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 34%Distance Control 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.

22.2

Average HCP

11.7

Minimum HCP

36.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Motutara

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

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 inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Flat

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Motutara.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Queens Drive

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1930

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Motutara

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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Control 9 Ft Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Save Par From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Accuracy27%

Precision9%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Trajectory15%

Aim15%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Motutara

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Motutara. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par from Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par From Fringe

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills

Scoring35%

Aim23%

Alignment18%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills

Alignment27%

Distance Control26%

Scoring15%

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Save Par from Fringe

Turn lies into pars, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy16%

Alignment16%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Aim26%

Scoring21%

Distance Control16%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Precision22%

Distance Control22%

Scoring18%

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Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Get close to pin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP6 drills

Precision36%

Scoring17%

Trajectory16%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Motutara

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

New Zealand•27 holes

9 Hole Womens National Tournament

11/10/2026

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New Zealand Golf

New Zealand

women

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Motutara

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

How difficult is Motutara for mid-handicap golfers?

Motutara is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Motutara?

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 Motutara?

With a course rating of 70 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

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

Motutara 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 Motutara 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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