Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ohariu Valley Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

20 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

Ohariu Valley Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ohariu Valley 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 29%Distance Control 26%Precision 16%Aim 15%Trajectory 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.

15.6

Average HCP

9.5

Minimum HCP

33.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ohariu Valley Golf Club

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ohariu Valley 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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ohariugolf@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 Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1952

Google Reviews

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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 Ohariu Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

White M Nov 2021 Tee

Gender: MalePar 644387 yards4011 metersCR 62.9Bogey 82.7Slope 107

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.6 · Slope 108

Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.1 · Slope 105

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	4	4	3	4	3	32	4	4	3	3	4	4	3	4	3	32	64
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	280	341	155	182	436	290	144	254	140	2222	289	347	155	157	436	273	130	238	140	2165	4387

White W Nov 2021 Tee

Gender: FemalePar 664387 yards4011 metersCR 66.4Bogey 92.9Slope 112

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 114

Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.0 · 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	3	5	4	3	4	3	33	4	4	3	3	5	4	3	4	3	33	66
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	280	341	155	182	436	290	144	254	140	2222	289	347	155	157	436	273	130	238	140	2165	4387

Yellow W Nov 2021 Tee

Gender: FemalePar 644135 yards3781 metersCR 65.2Bogey 90.9Slope 109

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 111

Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 45.0 · Slope 107

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	4	4	3	4	3	32	4	4	3	3	4	4	3	4	3	32	64
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	280	304	155	182	350	290	144	254	140	2099	289	304	155	157	350	273	130	238	140	2036	4135

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ohariu Valley 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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% match to course practice profile

Sink Every Mid Putt

60% match

For White W Nov 2021 tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Precision27%

Aim27%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

65% match

For White W Nov 2021 tees

Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring35%

Alignment25%

Distance Control16%

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Save Par with Clutch Chip

81% match

For White W Nov 2021 tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Distance Control24%

Aim15%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

29% match

For White W Nov 2021 tees

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Ohariu Valley Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ohariu Valley 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 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Save Par with Clutch Chip

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Read Subtle Breaks

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

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Feel the yardage: control long iron distance

71% match

For White W Nov 2021 tees

Hit within 5 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills

Distance Control39%

Scoring24%

Dispersion10%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

60% match

For White W Nov 2021 tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills

Scoring33%

Alignment29%

Aim15%

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Read Subtle Breaks

61% match

For Yellow W Nov 2021 tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills

Scoring33%

Precision30%

Aim27%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

56% match

For Yellow W Nov 2021 tees

Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Scoring35%

Accuracy26%

Precision10%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

61% match

For Yellow W Nov 2021 tees

Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Aim28%

Dispersion12%

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Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

60% match

For Yellow W Nov 2021 tees

Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring41%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

66% match

For Yellow W Nov 2021 tees

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

70% match

For Yellow W Nov 2021 tees

Control woods height, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills

Scoring24%

Trajectory24%

Precision20%

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Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

55% match

For Yellow W Nov 2021 tees

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

23% match

For White M Nov 2021 tees

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

73% match

For White M Nov 2021 tees

Escape successfully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim19%

Trajectory18%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

67% match

For White M Nov 2021 tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

63% match

For White M Nov 2021 tees

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

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

70% match

For White M Nov 2021 tees

Land softly, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min21 HCP4 drills

Trajectory25%

Scoring21%

Distance Control20%

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Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

57% match

For White M Nov 2021 tees

Avoid rough with woods, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy25%

Scoring18%

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Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy

66% match

For White M Nov 2021 tees

Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Ohariu Valley Golf Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Ohariu Valley Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Ohariu Valley Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Ohariu Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Ohariu Valley Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 112.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ohariu Valley Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4261 yards. The back tees extend to 4387.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ohariu Valley Golf Club?

With a course rating of 66.4 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 Ohariu Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 4387.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Ohariu Valley Golf Club and how should I play it?

Ohariu Valley Golf Club 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 Ohariu Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 4387.0 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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