Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shandon Golf Club

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Hutt City, 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 · Precision

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+4 more

Shandon Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shandon, 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

Distance Control 29%Scoring 27%Accuracy 15%Dispersion 15%Precision 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.

12.2

Average HCP

6.9

Minimum HCP

31.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Shandon

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

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 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

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 Shandon.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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shandon@golf.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

Shandon

Course Description

Shandon Golf Club operates a superb par 70 golf course known for its treelined fairways and impeccably manicured greens. Located on the banks of the Hutt River, just 15 minutes north of Wellington, the club hosts corporate golf days and a range of member activities, with a friendly club environment and comprehensive facilities including a pro shop and lessons. The website showcases hole-by-hole course information, membership options, and event spaces, highlighting its role as a regional golf destination and community hub.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shandon

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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Sink All Long Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Visualization31%

Distance Control31%

Dispersion22%

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Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

Pick a specific spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills

Aim40%

Scoring18%

Precision12%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim19%

Precision18%

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Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

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

Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring11%

Aim10%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Shandon

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shandon. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Accuracy36%

Scoring22%

Distance Control16%

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Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Scoring16%

Dispersion15%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Scoring23%

Distance Control18%

Aim16%

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Feel the yardage: control short iron distance

Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Save with mid irons, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min20 HCP9 drills

Scoring28%

Precision24%

Dispersion16%

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control33%

Dispersion23%

Scoring20%

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Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy

Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Shandon

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 Shandon

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

How difficult is Shandon for mid-handicap golfers?

Shandon is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shandon?

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 Shandon?

With a course rating of 70 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 Shandon 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 Shandon and how should I play it?

Shandon 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 Shandon 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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