Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tirau Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
21
21 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
101
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Tirau Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tirau Golf Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tirau Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tirau Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tirau@golf.co.nz
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Facilities
Location
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
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 Tirau Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow W Nov 2018
Blue M Nov 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.9 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 187 | 353 | 137 | 241 | 203 | 480 | 171 | 385 | 2511 | 162 | 355 | 388 | 211 | 301 | 281 | 374 | 142 | 361 | 2575 | 5086 |
Yellow M Nov 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.3 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 40.8 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 148 | 353 | 137 | 217 | 159 | 452 | 171 | 385 | 2376 | 162 | 355 | 358 | 107 | 249 | 185 | 374 | 142 | 361 | 2293 | 4669 |
Yellow W Nov 2018 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.2 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 148 | 353 | 137 | 217 | 159 | 452 | 171 | 385 | 2376 | 162 | 355 | 358 | 107 | 249 | 185 | 374 | 142 | 361 | 2293 | 4669 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tirau Golf Club
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 21 Programs
% match to course practice profileChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Tirau Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tirau Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Tirau Golf Club
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 Tirau Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Tirau Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Tirau Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Tirau Golf Club technically exacting. The 113.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 64.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tirau Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4878 yards. The back tees extend to 5086.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tirau Golf Club?
With a course rating of 64.8 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Tirau Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5086.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Tirau Golf Club 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 Tirau Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5086.0 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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