Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Summerhill

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

39

39 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

188

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

7

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Summerhill Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Summerhill, 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 26%Precision 22%Aim 19%Distance Control 19%Alignment 11%

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.

20.1
Average HCP
12.8
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Summerhill

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Summerhill.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

res@summerhill.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

23 Summerhill Drive, Papamoa 3187, New Zealand

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

9

Par

36

Type

Parkland

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Scorecard

Course Scorecard & Tee Insights

Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Summerhill, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White W Nov 2019

B

Blue M November 2019 Tee

Gender: MalePar 725874 yards5371 metersCR 67.4Bogey 87.6Slope 109

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 43.8 · Slope 109

Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 43.8 · Slope 109

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Par544444353365444443533672
Handicap
Yardage474385277325292290146535213293747438527732529229014653521329375874

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Summerhill

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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Showing 39 Programs

% match to course practice profile
75% match
For White W Nov 2019 tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%

13 Week Flagship Program for Summerhill

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Summerhill. 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 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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72% match
For White W Nov 2019 tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Blue W Nov 2019 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For Blue W Nov 2019 tees

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%

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75% match
For Blue W Nov 2019 tees

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
80% match
For Blue W Nov 2019 tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Blue W Nov 2019 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Blue/White Nov 2019 tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
46% match
For Blue/White Nov 2019 tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
46% match
For Blue/White Nov 2019 tees

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
69% match
For Blue/White M November 2019 tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Precision22%
77% match
For Blue/White M November 2019 tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment16%
Aim15%

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46% match
For Blue/White M November 2019 tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
48% match
For Blue/White M November 2019 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Blue/White M November 2019 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For Blue M November 2019 tees

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue M November 2019 tees

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
54% match
For Blue M November 2019 tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
79% match
For Blue M November 2019 tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
58% match
For Blue M November 2019 tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%

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63% match
For White M Nov 2019 tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For White M Nov 2019 tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Dispersion19%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Summerhill

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

How difficult is Summerhill for mid-handicap golfers?

Summerhill presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Summerhill?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5557 yards. The back tees extend to 5874.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Summerhill?

With a course rating of 74.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Summerhill and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 5874.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Summerhill 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 Summerhill strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5874.0 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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