Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ted Makalena Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

190

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Ted Makalena Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ted Makalena Golf Course, 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 28%Scoring 18%Aim 18%Precision 17%Alignment 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.

19.5
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ted Makalena Golf Course

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

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

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ted Makalena Golf Course.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

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

93 Waipio Point Access Rd, Waipahu, HI 96797, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bob E. & Robert L. Baldock

Opened

1971

Google Reviews

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4.1(173 reviews)
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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 Ted Makalena Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests via tiny par threes needing spot-on tees, varied par fours where long ones breed bogey traps amid short position plays, and approachable par fives risking doubles if wild. Bogey rating underscores relentless pressure to scramble smartly for pars on tough spots.
R

Red Tee

Gender: MalePar 715595 yards5116 metersCR 66.0Bogey 85.3Slope 104

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 105

Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.6 · Slope 102

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445343545375344344343471
Handicap311713151751941462188101612
Yardage420339460112250111467446421302646514536738311931430210037425695595

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ted Makalena Golf Course

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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% match to course practice profile
80% match
For White tees

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

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Aim21%

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80% match
For White tees

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

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Aim19%

13 Week Flagship Program for Ted Makalena Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ted Makalena Golf Course. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 23 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

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53% match
For White tees

Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment27%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
64% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White tees

Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Alignment18%
53% match
For White tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment38%
Aim32%
Scoring30%
70% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%

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43% match
For Red tees

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Red tees

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
29% match
For Red tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For Red tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control18%

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72% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
41% match
For Red tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Red tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy14%

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44% match
For Red tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
75% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Red tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For Red tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Ted Makalena Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Ted Makalena Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Ted Makalena Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Ted Makalena Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ted Makalena Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5763 yards. The back tees extend to 5931.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ted Makalena Golf Course?

With a course rating of 73.9 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 Ted Makalena Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 5931.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Ted Makalena Golf Course 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 Ted Makalena Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5931.0 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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