47% match
For Red Feb 17 tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nopera Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
25
25 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
123
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
Nopera Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Nopera 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 26%Distance Control 23%Precision 23%Trajectory 14%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.
20.1
Average HCP
13.6
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Nopera Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Nopera Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@kenepuru.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
Kenepuru Water Taxi Ltd provides on-demand water transport and coastal experiences in the Marlborough Sounds, based in Havelock, New Zealand. They offer flexible transport across the Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds, with services including sailing to bays, fishing trips, and guided excursions such as mussel farm visits and nature experiences. Their skipper brings 25+ years of local knowledge to ensure safety and personalized service for visitors and contractors alike. The company operates year-round from the Havelock Marina, serving tourists and locals seeking convenient access to remote waterfront destinations.
pelorus sounds transportation • kenepuru sounds ferry • havelock marina pickup • on-demand water transport • marlborough sounds tours • fishing trips • mussels farm tour • nature cruises • kayak and bike transport • private water taxi • neptune skippers • water taxi trip • coastal sightseeing new zealand • remote waterfront access • south island boat tours • water taxi • marine transport • marlborough sounds • pelorus sounds • kenepuru sounds • boat charter • sightseeing cruises • fishing charters • guided tours • mussel farm tours • kayak transport • bike transport • private transfers • havelock marina • coastal excursions • marine transportation
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
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 Nopera Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Feb 17
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue/Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 603413 yards3121 metersCR 60.2Bogey 80.0Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 41.0 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 39.0 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 60 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 241 | 358 | 252 | 133 | 183 | 146 | 157 | 167 | 233 | 1870 | 213 | 312 | 197 | 104 | 150 | 133 | 116 | 146 | 172 | 1543 | 3413 |
R
Red Feb 2017 Tee
Gender: MalePar 583086 yards2822 metersCR 58.6Bogey 78.0Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 39.0 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 39.0 · Slope 104
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 213 | 312 | 197 | 104 | 150 | 133 | 116 | 146 | 172 | 1543 | 213 | 312 | 197 | 104 | 150 | 133 | 116 | 146 | 172 | 1543 | 3086 |
B
Blue/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603413 yards3121 metersCR 61.4Bogey 84.0Slope 96
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 43.2 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 40.8 · Slope 92
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 60 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 241 | 358 | 252 | 133 | 183 | 146 | 157 | 167 | 233 | 1870 | 213 | 312 | 197 | 104 | 150 | 133 | 116 | 146 | 172 | 1543 | 3413 |
R
Red Feb 17 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 583086 yards2822 metersCR 60.0Bogey 81.6Slope 92
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 40.8 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 40.8 · Slope 92
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 58 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 213 | 312 | 197 | 104 | 150 | 133 | 116 | 146 | 172 | 1543 | 213 | 312 | 197 | 104 | 150 | 133 | 116 | 146 | 172 | 1543 | 3086 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Nopera 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 25 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Red Feb 17 tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring28%
Aim10%
72% match
For Red Feb 17 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
91% match
For Red Feb 17 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Nopera Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Nopera 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For Red Feb 17 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started52% match
For Red Feb 17 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For Blue/Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
45% match
For Blue/Red tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Blue/Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
38% match
For Blue/Red tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
61% match
For Blue/Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
38% match
For Blue/Red tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
20% match
For Red Feb 2017 tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
50% match
For Red Feb 2017 tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
78% match
For Red Feb 2017 tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Aim13%
44% match
For Red Feb 2017 tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Red Feb 2017 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started83% match
For Red Feb 2017 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Red Feb 2017 tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
43% match
For Blue/Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
35% match
For Blue/Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading10%
57% match
For Blue/Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
89% match
For Blue/Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
43% match
For Blue/Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For Blue/Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Nopera 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 Nopera Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Nopera Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Nopera Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Nopera Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 96.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 61.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Nopera Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3250 yards. The back tees extend to 3413.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Nopera Golf Club?
With a course rating of 61.4 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 Nopera Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3413.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Nopera Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Nopera Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 96.0 and yardage reaching 3413.0 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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