Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Amarante Golf Clube

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Amarante, Entre Douro e Minho, Portugal

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Total Programs

14 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

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Amarante Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Amarante, 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 32%Distance Control 26%Precision 16%Accuracy 13%Dispersion 11%

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.

13.2

Average HCP

7.1

Minimum HCP

29.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Amarante

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

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Amarante.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Quinta da Deveza, Louredo

Course Description

Golfe de Amarante is a public 18-hole golf course in Amarante, Portugal, inaugurated in 1997. The course blends natural scenery with challenging play, offering a tranquil setting and professional gameplay for players of all levels. It features a golf school and hosts various tournaments, with amenities nearby including a restaurant and bar, and a location about 30 minutes from Porto, Braga, Guimarães, and 35 minutes from the Douro region.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jorge Santana da Silva

Opened

1997

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Amarante

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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Reduce Short Putts

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision25%

Aim16%

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Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion19%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Amarante

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Amarante. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Distance Control13%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Precision17%

Distance Control16%

Scoring16%

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Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

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

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control28%

Visualization20%

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Avoid Three-Putts

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Distance Control19%

Aim18%

Scoring17%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Get square for strike, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills

Alignment28%

Distance Control21%

Scoring17%

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

Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min24 HCP7 drills

Scoring27%

Aim17%

Distance Control16%

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Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring21%

Trajectory19%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Amarante

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 Amarante

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

How difficult is Amarante for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Amarante technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Amarante?

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 Amarante?

With a course rating of 70 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Amarante and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Amarante and how should I play it?

Amarante 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 Amarante 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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