Practice Programs

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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 , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Los Alcornoques Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Los Alcornoques, 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 29%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 14%Visualization 13%

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.

18.8

Average HCP

11.1

Minimum HCP

33.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Los Alcornoques

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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

Driving Range31 min

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

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

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.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Los Alcornoques.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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almenara@sotogrande.com

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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

Avenida Almenara

Course Description

El campo de golf de 27 hoyos, diseñado por el prestigioso especialista Dave Thomas, constituye un reto apasionante para los jugadores más exigentes. Sus recorridos discurren entre excepcionales paisajes naturales y entorno a dos grandes lagos rodeados de pinos y alcornoques. Después, sumérjase en un oasis de paz: Elysium, el Spa de Sotogrande, donde el agua y la luz natural invitan a vivir una experiencia relajante y revitalizadora. Disfrute de los más innovadores tratamientos y las más variadas actividades diseñadas para su relax y belleza. Entre las instalaciones del Almenara destacan además la Academia de Golf, el Centro Hípico, el Racquet Centre junto a la playa con pistas de tenis y padel, el club de playa, cuatro salones de convenciones con capacidad para hasta 800 personas y una variada oferta gastronómica en el hotel y en las inmediaciones que incluye Gaia, un ambiente sofisticado de cocina internacional, el más informal VeinTeeOcho, lugar elegido por los jugadores de golf y cuyas magníficas vistas enamoran, así que el club de playa Cucurucho, ideal también para celebraciones, banquetes, cenas de gala y barbacoas.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Dave Thomas

Opened

1998

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Los Alcornoques

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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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into par saves, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills

Scoring30%

Aim21%

Alignment21%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring31%

Aim20%

Alignment19%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Los Alcornoques

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Los Alcornoques. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

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Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Center green hits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills

Dispersion37%

Precision20%

Scoring15%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Sink Long Putts Precisely

Read long breaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min6 HCP6 drills

Visualization44%

Distance Control40%

Dispersion11%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control29%

Visualization24%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Aim for soft landing, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control17%

Trajectory12%

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Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min17 HCP5 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control26%

Dispersion14%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics23%

Precision22%

Trajectory18%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring24%

Trajectory18%

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Long Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Los Alcornoques

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 Los Alcornoques

Get answers to common questions about playing Los Alcornoques and what to expect.

How difficult is Los Alcornoques for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Los Alcornoques technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Los Alcornoques?

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 Los Alcornoques?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Los Alcornoques 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 Los Alcornoques 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 Los Alcornoques 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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