Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Muriwai Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
40
40 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
157
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
Muriwai Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Muriwai 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 Muriwai Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Muriwai Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
muriwai.manager@golf.co.nz
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Facilities
Location
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harold Babbage
Opened
1960
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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 Muriwai Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gannet (Red) W Mar 2019
Gannet (Red) M Nov 20 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 352 | 173 | 296 | 371 | 411 | 365 | 136 | 242 | 2650 | 308 | 147 | 409 | 295 | 357 | 303 | 261 | 103 | 326 | 2509 | 5159 |
Motutara (Blue) M Nov 20 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 489 | 191 | 422 | 399 | 537 | 397 | 156 | 372 | 3326 | 354 | 160 | 488 | 350 | 482 | 419 | 349 | 115 | 409 | 3126 | 6452 |
Oaia (White) M Nov 20 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 457 | 173 | 361 | 372 | 436 | 365 | 136 | 328 | 2932 | 308 | 147 | 437 | 329 | 436 | 319 | 318 | 103 | 358 | 2755 | 5687 |
Woodhill (Black) M Nov 20 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 504 | 205 | 447 | 422 | 548 | 413 | 167 | 383 | 3485 | 389 | 173 | 494 | 392 | 492 | 432 | 357 | 122 | 423 | 3274 | 6759 |
Gannet (Red) W Mar 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 352 | 173 | 296 | 371 | 411 | 365 | 136 | 242 | 2703 | 308 | 147 | 409 | 295 | 357 | 303 | 261 | 103 | 326 | 2509 | 5212 |
Motutara (Blue) W March 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 54.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.0 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 489 | 191 | 422 | 399 | 537 | 397 | 156 | 372 | 3326 | 354 | 160 | 488 | 350 | 482 | 419 | 349 | 115 | 409 | 3126 | 6452 |
Oaia (White) W Mar 2019 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.1 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 457 | 173 | 361 | 372 | 436 | 365 | 136 | 328 | 2932 | 308 | 147 | 437 | 329 | 436 | 319 | 318 | 103 | 358 | 2755 | 5687 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Muriwai 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 40 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Muriwai Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Muriwai Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChoose a clear target, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Muriwai 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 Muriwai Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Muriwai Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Muriwai Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Muriwai Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Muriwai Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5959 yards. The back tees extend to 6759.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Muriwai Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Muriwai Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6759.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Muriwai 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 Muriwai Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6759.0 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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