Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Parapara Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Parapara Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Parapara 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

Precision 24%Scoring 23%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Alignment 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.

22.6

Average HCP

12.9

Minimum HCP

34.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Parapara Golf Club

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | GIRs Simulation

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Parapara Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

golf@akaranagolf.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

1388 Dominion Rd, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041, New Zealand

Course Description

Akarana Golf Club is a member-based golf club located in Mt Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand, offering an inner-city golf experience with friendly, inclusive membership options. The club emphasizes easy access from central Auckland and proximity to the airport, making it convenient for both locals and visitors. It provides a range of facilities and events, including green fees for visitors, member benefits, and various social activities, all centered around quality golf and community engagement.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Chris Pitman

Opened

1927

Google Reviews

Business Claimed

⭐4.4(704 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 Parapara Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

White M Nov 17 Tee

Gender: MalePar 684507 yards4121 metersCR 62.3Bogey 81.6Slope 104

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 40.7 · Slope 103

Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 40.9 · 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	4	4	4	4	4	3	34	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	4	3	34	68
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	295	234	138	332	217	360	258	277	123	2234	295	234	138	332	217	360	258	277	162	2273	4507

Yellow W Nov 17 Tee

Gender: FemalePar 684316 yards3947 metersCR 64.4Bogey 90.2Slope 109

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.1 · Slope 109

Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.1 · Slope 109

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	4	3	34	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	4	3	34	68
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	219	234	138	332	217	360	258	277	123	2158	219	234	138	332	217	360	258	277	123	2158	4316

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Parapara 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

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

66% match

For White M Nov 17 tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control20%

Accuracy19%

Scoring15%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

77% match

For White M Nov 17 tees

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment24%

Distance Control18%

Scoring16%

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

48% match

For White M Nov 17 tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics30%

Precision29%

Trajectory18%

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Maximize Driver Distance

60% match

For White M Nov 17 tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Parapara Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Parapara Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

72% match

For White M Nov 17 tees

Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Distance Control21%

Aim18%

Precision17%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

54% match

For White M Nov 17 tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

62% match

For Yellow W Nov 17 tees

Pick spot and trust, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min13 HCP9 drills

Aim30%

Distance Control23%

Scoring11%

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Get Square for Success

55% match

For Yellow W Nov 17 tees

Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills

Alignment32%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy21%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

74% match

For Yellow W Nov 17 tees

Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills

Scoring30%

Alignment26%

Distance Control13%

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

54% match

For Yellow W Nov 17 tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics23%

Aim16%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

57% match

For Yellow W Nov 17 tees

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Aim19%

Mechanics15%

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Wedge Distance Control

58% match

For Yellow W Nov 17 tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory18%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Parapara Golf Club

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

New Zealand

New Zealand Women's Masters

3/26/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Other

women

Open for registration

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New Zealand

New Zealand Mid-Amateur

4/24/2026

Stroke

WAGR

MidAm

men

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New Zealand

New Zealand Mid-Amateur

4/24/2026

Stroke

WAGR

MidAm

women

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New Zealand

Muriwai Open

4/30/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Pro

women

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New Zealand

New Zealand U19

9/2/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Junior

women

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New Zealand

New Zealand U16

9/2/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Junior

women

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Parapara Golf Club

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

How difficult is Parapara Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Parapara Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 62.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Parapara Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4412 yards. The back tees extend to 4507.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Parapara Golf Club?

With a course rating of 62.3 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Parapara Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 4507.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Parapara 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 Parapara Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 104.0 and yardage reaching 4507.0 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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