Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tauranga Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
78
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
4
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Tauranga Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tauranga, 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 27%Precision 23%Aim 19%Distance Control 16%Dispersion 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.
20.1
Average HCP
12.1
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tauranga
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tauranga.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@taurangagolf.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
1343 Cameron Road Greerton
Course Description
We are an inclusive club, welcoming people of all abilities. Located at the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve only 10 minutes from the Tauranga City CBD and just over two hours by road from Auckland. The Tauranga Golf Course offers 18 championship tested holes of real character that will challenge and delight all players. Visitors are always welcome and we also have a comprehensive range of membership options, including Summer Membership in the months October - March, a popular choice for overseas visitors to the region escaping the Northern Hemisphere winter.Tauranga Golf Club is proudly supported by some fantastic local and national businesses. These companies offer our club members and green fee players exclusive offers, so we encourage you to support them by re-diverting your spend to them where possible. Take a moment to check out what their latest specials are.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tauranga
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFlop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Tauranga
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tauranga. 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
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Pick Line and Commit
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Aim13%
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim28%
Alignment14%
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading10%
Dial in aim, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim27%
Dispersion20%
Master touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring30%
Dispersion15%
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Dispersion19%
Precision14%
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Tauranga
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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Carrus Tauranga Open - Womens - Jennian Homes Charles Tour Event
9/24/2026
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Carrus Tauranga Open - Jennian Homes Charles Tour Event
9/24/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tauranga
Get answers to common questions about playing Tauranga and what to expect.
How difficult is Tauranga for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Tauranga technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tauranga?
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 Tauranga?
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 Tauranga 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 Tauranga and how should I play it?
Tauranga 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 Tauranga 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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