Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rarangi Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

14 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 , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Rarangi Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rarangi, 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 23%Precision 22%Distance Control 21%Aim 16%Trajectory 15%

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.

18.5

Average HCP

11.4

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Rarangi

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

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

Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Rarangi.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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rarangi.golf.club@gmail.com

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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

217 Rarangi Beach Road

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

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Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rarangi

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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Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Focus on the target line, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min13 HCP4 drills

Aim34%

Stroke21%

Alignment18%

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Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Precision27%

Distance Control20%

Aim15%

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Make Par Around the Green

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring20%

Aim14%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision23%

Mechanics23%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Rarangi

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

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Match Mental Image to Result

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision18%

Dispersion15%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision18%

Dispersion17%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

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

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim24%

Alignment20%

Distance Control18%

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Match Mental Image to Result

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills

Precision28%

Dispersion20%

Distance Control19%

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Precision Wedges

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring27%

Trajectory21%

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Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

Consistent woods length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring20%

Trajectory18%

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Control Short Iron Flight

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory29%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Rarangi

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 Rarangi

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

How difficult is Rarangi for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Rarangi technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rarangi?

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 Rarangi?

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 Rarangi and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Rarangi 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 Rarangi 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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