Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tara Iti Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Mangawhai, Northland, New Zealand

Open Flagship Program

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 , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Tara Iti Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tara Iti, 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%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.

16.1

Average HCP

9.9

Minimum HCP

27.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Tara Iti

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Tara Iti.

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

Tara Iti Drive

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Tom Doak

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tara Iti

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 14 Programs

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Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

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

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills

Alignment23%

Distance Control19%

Aim19%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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18 Week Flagship Program for Tara Iti

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tara Iti. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 18 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 16–18≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Distance Control21%

Dispersion21%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control28%

Accuracy28%

Alignment15%

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Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Aim30%

Precision19%

Alignment18%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Accuracy36%

Scoring18%

Alignment18%

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Avoid Three-Putts

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Alignment21%

Aim21%

Precision15%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Aim29%

Alignment24%

Scoring23%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion23%

Scoring23%

Accuracy22%

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Precision Mid-Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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Precision Mid-Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control23%

Precision16%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Tara Iti

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 Tara Iti

Get answers to common questions about playing Tara Iti and what to expect.

How difficult is Tara Iti for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Tara Iti technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tara Iti?

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 Tara Iti?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Tara Iti 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 Tara Iti and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links 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 Tara Iti 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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