Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Taranui Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Ohura, Manawatu-Wanganui, 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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Taranui Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Taranui, 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 23%Distance Control 20%Aim 16%Trajectory 13%

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.

Average HCP

11.8

Minimum HCP

33.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Taranui

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

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

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range43 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Taranui.

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

Taranui Street

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Taranui

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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Make More Putts Consistently

Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision28%

Aim19%

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Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills

Distance Control19%

Scoring18%

Aim17%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Distance Control44%

Alignment21%

Trajectory15%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Taranui

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make More Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision31%

Aim18%

Alignment18%

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Control Short Iron Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision33%

Aim20%

Mechanics18%

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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills

Distance Control31%

Aim22%

Trajectory13%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Accuracy35%

Scoring22%

Alignment19%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Pinpoint sand shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills

Distance Control25%

Precision23%

Dispersion17%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring40%

Accuracy30%

Green Reading8%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring30%

Precision16%

Distance Control15%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory29%

Mechanics26%

Precision20%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory18%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Taranui

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Taranui

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

How difficult is Taranui for mid-handicap golfers?

Taranui presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Taranui?

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 Taranui?

With a course rating of 70 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Taranui and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Taranui and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Taranui 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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