Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Wellington Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Heretaunga, Wellington, New Zealand

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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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Heretaunga Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Heretaunga, 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 25%Precision 24%Distance Control 20%Aim 17%Trajectory 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.

17.3

Average HCP

9.6

Minimum HCP

31.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Heretaunga

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run 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

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

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.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Heretaunga.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

28 Golf Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Turner MacPherson

Opened

1895

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Heretaunga

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

Pace Putts To Hole

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Accuracy31%

Distance Control12%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Heretaunga

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Heretaunga. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

See Shot Before Hit

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Stick Every High Flop To Green

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy19%

Alignment16%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills

Aim22%

Scoring17%

Distance Control16%

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See Shot Before Hit

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy23%

Visualization22%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control16%

Aim15%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP3 drills

Distance Control32%

Precision24%

Alignment20%

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Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Consistent wedge length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min14 HCP6 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring27%

Trajectory14%

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Precision Long Irons

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Heretaunga

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New Zealand

Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship

3/12/2026

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NextGen Royal Wellington

4/26/2026

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NextGen Royal Wellington

4/26/2026

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Heretaunga

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

How difficult is Heretaunga for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Heretaunga technically exacting. 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 Heretaunga?

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 Heretaunga?

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 Heretaunga 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 Heretaunga 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 Heretaunga 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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