Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Peppers Carrington Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

15 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

Carrington Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carrington, 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 34%Precision 19%Aim 18%Distance Control 15%Alignment 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.

19.8

Average HCP

9.8

Minimum HCP

33.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Carrington

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using 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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Carrington.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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carrington@peppers.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

Maitai Bay Road

Course Description

Peppers is a hotel management company that operates a chain of luxury retreats, resorts, and hotels across Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia. The company offers a range of accommodations, from stylish hotels to resort-style properties, and provides services such as weddings, conferences, and loyalty programs.

hotel management • luxury retreats • resorts • hotels • accommodations • weddings • conferences • loyalty programs

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Matt Dye

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carrington

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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Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Aim29%

Alignment22%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Scoring36%

Aim25%

Alignment14%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Carrington

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carrington. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

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 33.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

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Control the height: launch it high or low as needed

Perfect woods arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills

Precision31%

Trajectory29%

Mechanics15%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Precision23%

Trajectory20%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Scoring37%

Aim18%

Accuracy13%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Precision17%

Accuracy16%

Alignment16%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision22%

Scoring15%

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

Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills

Alignment29%

Scoring28%

Distance Control14%

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See your mixed shot landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills

Scoring52%

Distance Control32%

Visualization17%

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Precision Long Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Distance Control16%

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Control Short Iron Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Control Short Iron Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Carrington

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Carrington

Get answers to common questions about playing Carrington and what to expect.

How difficult is Carrington for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Carrington challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carrington?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Carrington?

With a course rating of 70 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 Carrington and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Carrington 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 Carrington strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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