Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wanaka Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

190

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

7

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Wanaka Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wanaka 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

Scoring 30%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.

15.7
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Wanaka Golf Club

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Wanaka Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

wanaka@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

Course Description

Wanaka Golf Club is an 18 hole course boasting spectacular lake and mountain views, just 45 mins from Queenstown. Visitors welcome, club hire available.

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

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 Wanaka Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White M May 2019

B

Blue M May 2019 Tee

Gender: MalePar 706311 yards5771 metersCR 70.8Bogey 93.8Slope 124

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 122

Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.9 · Slope 126

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434443444345443435443670
Handicap391317515171116614122181084
Yardage417220359315365137411389342295552032737118639714259140441833566311

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wanaka 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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% match to course practice profile
59% match
For White M May 2019 tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
66% match
For White M May 2019 tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%

15 Week Flagship Program for Wanaka Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wanaka Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–106 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–157 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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64% match
For Blue M May 2019 tees

Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Aim14%
48% match
For Silver M August 2022 tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Silver M August 2022 tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision22%
Trajectory20%

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39% match
For Silver M August 2022 tees

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
52% match
For Yellow M May 2019 tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Yellow M May 2019 tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
55% match
For White W May 2019 tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
64% match
For White W May 2019 tees

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

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
74% match
For White W May 2019 tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment12%

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73% match
For Yellow W May 2019 tees

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Scoring23%
Aim17%
64% match
For Silver W August 2022 tees

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Silver W August 2022 tees

Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
83% match
For Silver W August 2022 tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
62% match
For Silver W August 2022 tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Precision21%
Dispersion21%

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80% match
For Silver W August 2022 tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Wanaka 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 Wanaka Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Wanaka Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Wanaka Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Wanaka Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wanaka Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5907 yards. The back tees extend to 6311.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Wanaka Golf Club?

With a course rating of 70.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Wanaka Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6311.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Wanaka Golf Club and how should I play it?

Wanaka Golf Club 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 Wanaka Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6311.0 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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