Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Acquabona

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

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

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Acquabona Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Acquabona, 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 25%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Dispersion 16%Accuracy 16%

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.

19.8

Average HCP

12.3

Minimum HCP

36.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Acquabona

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

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

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Acquabona.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@elbagolfacquabona.it

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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

Località Acquabona, 57037 Portoferraio LI, Italy

Course Description

Golf Acquabona is a historic 9-hole golf club located on Isola d'Elba, near Portoferraio, Tuscany. The course, designed by Gianni Albertini, offers scenic hilltop play with panoramic views, a practice facility with covered and turf stations, and a 18-hole putting green. The club provides multilingual secretarial services, a pro shop, and various member and guest programs, including green fee options and social memberships. It is affiliated with the Federazione Italiana Golf and CONI, serving golf enthusiasts exploring Elba's natural and cultural environment.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

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 Acquabona, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

Gialli Tee

Gender: MalePar 685670 yards5185 metersCR 68.3Bogey 92.7Slope 131

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 131

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	4	3	4	5	34	4	3	4	3	4	4	3	4	5	34	68
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	426	191	326	206	350	333	147	377	479	2835	426	191	326	206	350	333	147	377	479	2835	5670

Rossi Tee

Gender: FemalePar 685130 yards4691 metersCR 70.6Bogey 98.7Slope 119

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.3 · Slope 119

Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.3 · Slope 119

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	4	3	4	5	34	4	3	4	3	4	4	3	4	5	34	68
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	394	170	306	186	311	288	139	345	426	2565	394	170	306	186	311	288	139	345	426	2565	5130

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Acquabona

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

Hit Every Long Putt

59% match

For Rossi tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

65% match

For Rossi tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision20%

Alignment16%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

61% match

For Rossi tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Aim23%

Distance Control20%

Scoring17%

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Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

54% match

For Rossi tees

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills

Trajectory30%

Scoring23%

Precision18%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Acquabona

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Acquabona. 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 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

72% match

For Rossi tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

64% match

For Rossi tees

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills

Aim23%

Scoring21%

Accuracy14%

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Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

80% match

For Rossi tees

Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring18%

Accuracy14%

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Make All 6 Ft Putts

52% match

For Gialli tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills

Scoring35%

Precision33%

Aim13%

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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

56% match

For Gialli tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills

Distance Control37%

Visualization29%

Dispersion21%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

62% match

For Gialli tees

Open up and fly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Alignment29%

Scoring17%

Distance Control16%

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

38% match

For Gialli tees

Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Close from Tough Lie

67% match

For Gialli tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Precision27%

Distance Control26%

Dispersion16%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

81% match

For Gialli tees

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

20% match

For Gialli tees

Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

63% match

For Gialli tees

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion26%

Precision23%

Aim14%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Acquabona

Get answers to common questions about playing Acquabona and what to expect.

How difficult is Acquabona for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Acquabona challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 68.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Acquabona?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5400 yards. The back tees extend to 5670.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Acquabona?

With a course rating of 68.3 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Acquabona and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 5670.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Acquabona 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 Acquabona strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5670.0 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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