Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Waimarino Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
77
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Waimarino Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waimarino, 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 31%Distance Control 25%Precision 16%Aim 13%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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Waimarino
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Three Gates Dispersion [Long]
Hit 30 balls and count how many balls end at which gate (to test for dispersion).
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Medium
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Medium
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Medium
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Waimarino.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
waimarino@golf.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
Raetihi Ohakune Road
Course Description
Waimarino Golf Club operates Ruapehu Golf, a par 72 championship golf course situated on the Ohakune–Raetihi road in the Central Plateau of New Zealand. It markets itself as the second highest golf course in the country, offering year-round play on a course with mountain and farmland scenery and facilities including carts, clubs, trundlers and a function room. The club emphasizes inclusive play for all levels, hosts events and has a junior golf program, with membership options and sponsorship opportunities available. It maintains an active presence with social media and a dedicated website detailing green fees, course tours, history, and archives.
golf course • championship course • second highest golf course • central plateau golf • mount ruapehu backdrop • green fees • ladies 9 hole golf • junior golf membership • course tour • tournaments • galleries • centennial • Ohakune • raetihi road • club membership • sponsorship packages • history • archives • function room hire • golf • championship golf • new zealand • central plateau • mountain views • farmland views • recreational sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1926
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Waimarino
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 13 Programs
% match to course practice profileStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
Fly out and stop close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Waimarino
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waimarino. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Can you fly it out and stop it close?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Save Par On Every Approach
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Short Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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Control driver arc, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Trajectory35%
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Dispersion13%
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Waimarino
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 Waimarino
Get answers to common questions about playing Waimarino and what to expect.
How difficult is Waimarino for mid-handicap golfers?
Waimarino is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Waimarino?
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 Waimarino?
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 Waimarino 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 Waimarino 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 Waimarino 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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