Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ohope International Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
33
33 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
150
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
Ohope International Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ohope International 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 Ohope International Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ohope International Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ohope@golf.co.nz
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Facilities
Location
Course Description
Ōhope Beach Golf Links is a coastal golf course uniquely sited on a narrow finger of land between the Pacific Ocean and Ohiwa Harbour, offering scenic play in the Whakatane district of New Zealand. The club provides opportunities for visitors and members to enjoy a round, learn to play, and participate in events and tournaments, with facilities and social links connected to the local community. The site showcases course status, green fees, and events, positioning the venue as a premier seaside golf experience in the Bay of Plenty region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1975
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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 Ohope International Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green (Middle) M August 2021
Blue M August 2021 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 203 | 383 | 225 | 510 | 328 | 423 | 548 | 390 | 3316 | 367 | 124 | 376 | 187 | 550 | 523 | 328 | 155 | 373 | 2983 | 6299 |
Green (Middle) M August 2021 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 184 | 364 | 217 | 475 | 312 | 397 | 529 | 338 | 3122 | 358 | 111 | 370 | 174 | 529 | 492 | 313 | 145 | 334 | 2826 | 5948 |
White (Forward) M Aug 2021 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 170 | 340 | 133 | 474 | 291 | 367 | 471 | 266 | 2794 | 349 | 111 | 361 | 163 | 453 | 396 | 304 | 138 | 308 | 2583 | 5377 |
Green (Middle) W Aug 2021 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 184 | 364 | 217 | 475 | 312 | 397 | 529 | 338 | 3122 | 358 | 111 | 370 | 174 | 529 | 492 | 313 | 145 | 334 | 2826 | 5948 |
White (Forward) W Aug 2021 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.5 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 170 | 340 | 133 | 474 | 291 | 367 | 471 | 266 | 2794 | 349 | 111 | 361 | 163 | 453 | 396 | 304 | 138 | 308 | 2583 | 5377 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ohope International 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 33 Programs
% match to course practice profileDial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Ohope International Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ohope International 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Flop
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Ohope International 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 Ohope International Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ohope International Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ohope International Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ohope International Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ohope International Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5838 yards. The back tees extend to 6299.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ohope International Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ohope International Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6299.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Ohope International Golf Club and how should I play it?
Ohope International 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 Ohope International Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6299.0 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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