Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Amendoeira Golf Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Faldo Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Faldo, 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 28%Aim 20%Distance Control 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%

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.

14.6

Average HCP

6.5

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Faldo

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

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

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Faldo.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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amendoeira@oceanicogroup.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

Morgado da Lameira

Course Description

The Amendoeira Golf Resort is located in the central Algarve near the town of Silves, just a 35-minute drive from Faro airport. The resort is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Monchique mountains form a stunning backdrop and the resort is close to historic Silves and Armação de Pera with its sandy beaches, restaurants and barsThis award-winning resort offers a mix of modern apartments and villas with exceptional interior design and excellent facilities. The apartments are complemented by communal swimming pools and children's pools, and all villas have private swimming pools.The resort is perfect for family holidays, groups of friends and golfers as it sits within landscaped gardens adjoining the two championship golf courses: the Faldo Course and the O'Connor Jnr. course which is overlooked by the magnificent Amendoeira Clubhouse.The Academy 9 hole, par 3, floodlit course and the Amendoeira Golf Academy & Fitting Suite offer state-of-the-art practice facilities. Recreational sports are available at the Amendoeira Sports Club: a football pitch built to FIFA standards, six tennis courts, a gymnasium and a play ground.Owned by Grupo Rolear

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Nick Faldo

Opened

2008

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Faldo

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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Focus On Pace And Line

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Hit Target Line On All Shots

Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim39%

Scoring16%

Alignment14%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy32%

Precision11%

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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Distance Control31%

Precision18%

Dispersion14%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Faldo

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

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Fade or draw mid irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills

Precision25%

Trajectory24%

Mechanics19%

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Reduce Misses With Short Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring18%

Aim18%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Distance Control25%

Precision19%

Aim16%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Land Within 2 Feet

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Accuracy35%

Distance Control16%

Scoring16%

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

Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills

Aim33%

Scoring24%

Alignment13%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control16%

Precision15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Faldo

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 Faldo

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

How difficult is Faldo for mid-handicap golfers?

Faldo 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Faldo?

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 Faldo?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Faldo 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 Faldo 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 Faldo 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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