Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Redwood Park Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
64
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
Redwood Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Redwood Park, 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 Redwood Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Redwood Park.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
manager@redwoodparkgolf.co.nz
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Facilities
Location
13 Knox Road, Swanson
Course Description
Redwood Park Golf Club is a community golf club located in Auckland, set in parkland at the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges. It emphasizes affordability and access to golf, offering facilities, course information, and events for members and visitors. The club provides membership options, booking for tee times, and hosts tournaments and social events such as Business House, reflecting its local focus and regional outreach in New Zealand.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Redwood Park
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 profilePick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Redwood Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Redwood Park. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Chip
Pick Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Redwood Park
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Harbour Strokeplay
5/8/2026
Harbour Strokeplay
5/8/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Redwood Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Redwood Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Redwood Park for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Redwood Park challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Redwood Park?
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 Redwood Park?
With a course rating of 70 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Redwood Park and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Redwood Park and how should I play it?
Redwood Park 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 Redwood Park 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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